Therapeutic Recreation Program Director

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Universal Health Services seeks a dedicated Recreational Therapist Manager to lead our therapeutic recreation programs in Reno, NV. You will oversee a team of therapists and activity specialists, develop personalized treatment plans, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.

The role requires a strong background in recreational therapy, licensure in a specialty (CTRS, art therapy or music therapy), and driving eligibility.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in recreational programming in mental health preferred.
• Must have licensure in specialty (CTRS, art therapy or music therapy) and a valid Nevada driver’s license.
• BLS and Handle with Care certifications required to be maintained for full length of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreational therapy programs for patients ages 6-17.
• Lead and supervise a team of recreational therapists and activity coordinators.
• Conduct patient assessments and develop personalized treatment plans with modalities like music, dance, art therapy, yoga, swimming, equine-assisted activities, and group sessions.
• Coordinate with nursing, mental health, case management and family members to ensure holistic care.
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant medical documentation and patient records handling.
• Oversee intake procedures and monitor progress using data collection and outcomes tools.
• Facilitate de-escalation techniques during behavioral crises and maintain safety.
• Develop new initiatives aligned with best practices in mental health and senior care.

Conocimientos

Recreational therapy

Program development

Patient assessment

Team leadership

HIPAA compliance

Behavioral health care

De-escalation techniques

Medical documentation

Communication with multidisciplinary团队

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS certification

Nevada driver’s license

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

Universal Health Services seeks a dedicated Recreational Therapist Manager to lead our therapeutic recreation programs in Reno, NV. You will oversee a team of therapists and activity specialists, develop personalized treatment plans, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.

The role requires a strong background in recreational therapy, licensure in a specialty (CTRS, art therapy or music therapy), and driving eligibility.