Senior Recreation Therapy Lead: Admin & Clinical Oversight

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New York City seeks a Supervisory Recreation Therapist to oversee administrative and clinical aspects of the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Service at VA NY Harbor Healthcare System.

The role includes supervising a diverse clinical staff, maintaining a caseload in the Community Living Center (CLC), and guiding program development. Applicants must hold CTRS certification or be eligible, with a NCTRC-approved degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must hold Recreation Therapist CTRS certification.
• Education must be approved by the NCTRC or CTRS-certified.
• U.S. citizenship as a basic requirement.
• Experience in supervisory roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight for the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Service at VA NY Harbor Healthcare System.
• Supervise and manage a diverse clinical staff and maintain a caseload in the CLC.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and supervise staff performance.
• Develop policies, supervise program management, and ensure quality of care.

Skills

Supervisory duties

Clinical oversight

Staff development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy

NCTRC-approved degree

CTRS certification

Tools

ADP system

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New York City seeks a Supervisory Recreation Therapist to oversee administrative and clinical aspects of the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Service at VA NY Harbor Healthcare System.

The role includes supervising a diverse clinical staff, maintaining a caseload in the Community Living Center (CLC), and guiding program development. Applicants must hold CTRS certification or be eligible, with a NCTRC-approved degree or equivalent.