Activity Therapist Director Job at The Ridge Behavioral Health System, Lexington, KY

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  • The Ridge Behavioral Health System
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

The Activity Therapist Director is responsible for developing and implementing various aspects of the recreational therapy program based upon each unit's needs and demographics. Supervision of staff including scheduling, annual reviews and maintaining job descriptions, performance evaluations, and other job specific competencies. Attending required management meetings and professional committees is important.

This opportunity is a full-time, non-exempt position and offers full benefits.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Supervises employees of the Recreational department to ensure assigned duties are complete.
  • Follow up on employee issues and provide corrective action or counseling with employees as needs arise.
  • Cooperates actively with Human Resources to recruit department staff.
  • Ensures recreational therapy staff completes chart documentation within the required timeframes.
  • Ensures recreational therapy staff provide therapy consistent with departmental philosophy, patient treatment goals, and consistent with age and programming.
  • Controls staffing according to budget guidelines and/or census fluctuations; completes monthly scheduling.
  • Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, and correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
  • Uses appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.
  • Supervises all RT treatment areas including the RT room, gym, pool, and basketball court.
  • Actively participates in treatment team meetings and other clinical management meetings and committees.
  • Conducts activity therapy assessments and integrates into treatment planning and patient records.

Benefits Highlights

  • 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
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelors degree in therapeutic recreation required.

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Certification as a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist) required or LPAT (Licensed Professional Art Therapis) or MTBC (Music Therapist Board Certified).
  • Crisis intervention training is required. This training is offered upon hire.
  • CPR

Experience

  • Previous mental health experience 3-5 years preferred.
  • Inpatient psychiatric/substance abuse experience preferred.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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