Manager, Recreation Therapy

Responsibilities

Manager, Recreational Therapy 

The Manager, Recreation Therapy  must be able to provide expertise in creating and leading recreational therapy for  adolescents with mental health and co-occurring diagnosis.

Copper Hills Youth Center, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a residential treatment facility (behavioral health care) serving male and female 12-17 year olds who have been diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.  Behavioral therapists are part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team and have strong clinical support and supervision.  

To join our team of professionals passionate about providing world class care to the patients we serve, please submit your resume via the online career center: www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reports to the Director of Clinical Services.
• Lead enriching evening and weekend programming, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and facilitate on-campus (and off-campus) activities for the youth.
• Responsible for collaboration with recreation therapy team in scheduling activities, preparing materials, planning, and managing a budget, and leading the groups.
• Ensure youth safety, encourage engagement, and help youth use skills to manage challenging behaviors and work towards their treatment goals.
• Supervise recreational volunteers and staff.
• Create recreational therapy treatment plans and programs that meet youth needs and interests.
• Complete documentation in the time frame specified.
• Audit recreation therapy documentation and programming, identify ways to improve and create action plans to achieve those goals.

Benefits for this position include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• 3+ years in a Recreational Therapy Supervisory role, required
• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field, Master's degree preferred
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist active license in Utah, in good standing
• Certificate as a CTRS, preferred
• 4 years experience in recreational therapy or related mental health field required, in a residential treatment program highly preferred
• Experience in group activity planning and facilitation, required
• Safe driving record, requires
• Customer service, effective written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff
• Diagnostic skills, knowledge of mental illness and its treatment
• Knowledge of safety, risk management, and emergency procedures

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