Therapeutic Activities Manager — Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

CEU courses via HealthStream

Competitive compensation & PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx plans

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS) in Summit, NJ, seeks a Manager of Therapeutic Activities to develop, direct and coordinate the Therapeutic Activities Program. You will oversee all therapy disciplines, guarantee quality patient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet treatment goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and state/board certifications (CTRS/ATR/MT-BC/OT/LAC). 5–8 years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in a relevant field.
• Certification, licensure, and/or Board Certification by state and/or national governing body in Art Therapy (Required)
• Licenses Included: CTRS, ATR, MT-BC, OT, and LAC/LPC (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, administer and coordinate the Therapeutic Activity Program.
• Lead all facets of the Therapeutic Activities Department to ensure quality patient care.
• Plan and implement activity services for units and programs; set treatment goals.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation and role modeling to patients.
• Supervise activity therapists and aides in various therapy programs.
• Coordinate scheduling and coverage for the department.
• Document progress and outcomes in alignment with the treatment plan.
• Maintain patient rights, confidentiality and effective communication with staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Psychiatric care knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CTRS/ATR/MT-BC/OT/LAC/LPC certifications

Job description

Summit Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS) in Summit, NJ, seeks a Manager of Therapeutic Activities to develop, direct and coordinate the Therapeutic Activities Program. You will oversee all therapy disciplines, guarantee quality patient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet treatment goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and state/board certifications (CTRS/ATR/MT-BC/OT/LAC). 5–8 years of related experience is expected.