Director of Creative Arts & Recreation Therapy (Clinical Rehabilitation Manager 2 SR33)-Oregon State Hospital

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • $7,537 - $11,657 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for a Director of Creative Arts and Recreation Therapy (C.A.R.T.) to join an excellent team working within the Treatment Services Department at Oregon State Hospital. This department includes the following programs: Creative Arts and Recreation Therapy, Treatment Mall, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Spiritual Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, Educational and Peer Recovery Services. The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical supervision and oversight to approximately 29 full-time employees, which include licensed and certified Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists as well as an Associate Director of Creative Arts and Recreation Therapy working in the Treatment Services Department. These programs provide services for approximately 700 patients on 2 campuses (Salem and Junction City). This position manages and clinically supervises the Salem team and clinically supervises the Junction City team. This position is based in Salem with in-person visits to the Junction City campus a few times a month. This position works closely with clinical program managers that provide clinical oversight to specific disciplines including occupational and physical therapists, activity coordinators, vocation and education services, spiritual services, native services, peer services, and treatment mall administrators. As a clinical supervisor to these staff, this position must be held by a person with certification and licensure in either art, music, or recreation therapy.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in supervision, staff-technical, or professional-level work related to rehabilitation therapies or related field.
• Two years of this experience must have included supervision and management of a program, section, or unit which included: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation.
• Master’s degree in Art Therapy AND certification with the Art Therapy Certification Board (ATR-BC) AND Oregon Art Therapy license OR Master’s degree in Music Therapy AND Certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC) AND current Oregon Music Therapy license OR Master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation AND certification with National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) AND Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP).
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Experience and ability to direct and manage services for persons at OSH.
• Experience and ability in managing a budget.
• Experience and ability working in a large organizational structure managing system demands related to CMS and TJC approved and funded service delivery.
• Culturally responsive and strong clinical leadership skills.
• Experience and ability to pivot direction and manage crisis situations as they arise.
• Knowledge and understanding about CMS and Joint Commission standards as they relate to creative arts and recreation therapy.
• Must be able to adapt work hours or work additional shifts when necessary to complete work tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain C.A.R.T. services that are congruent with the OSH mission and vision, policies, department guidelines, regulatory standards, and clinical standards of practice.
• Develop monitoring systems to ensure accountability with: Art Therapy Credentialing Board (ATCB) and American Art Therapy Association Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT) and American Music Therapy Association National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and American Therapeutic Recreation Association C.A.R.T. standards and licensing boards regulatory and discipline standards of practice to ensure high quality services
• Focus on collaboration of treatment services with other treatment providers.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, program development and problem solving with licensed bachelors, and masters Art Therapists, Music Therapists or Recreation Therapists in group meetings, individually and as requested.
• Provide clinical supervision, continuing education, and program development support.
• Supervise clinical practice of C.A.R.T. licensees and/or licensees to promote continued knowledge of legislative, political, social, cultural, societal and reimbursement issues that affect clients and the practice of C.A.R.T.
• Participate in Treatment Services leadership team to plan, implement and evaluate C.A.R.T programs, policies, and standards.
• Disseminate appropriate leadership team information to subordinate staff.
• Recruit qualified candidates when filling vacant positions and participate in the selection process of individuals seeking employment and promotion.
• Provide regular feedback with objective assessment of performance in accordance with the position description, Treatment Services, and clinical profession standards.
• Review employee grievances in accordance with OSH procedure.
• Review professional development plans with staff and identify learning and training needs.
• Support attendance at OSH and outside training opportunities that support these needs.
• Ensure that all staff assigned to be supervised have received orientation and are able to demonstrate basic skills, knowledge and competencies related to their assigned positions.
• The Director of C.A.R.T. will also be engaged in clinical treatment as needed during practice and evaluation of staff performance.
• Position may encounter adverse physical and environmental conditions when in direct care areas.
• Security concerns include contact with dangerous, potentially violent individuals.
• This position requires knowledge of standards and regulations related to active treatment that include the Joint Commission standards, Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations, and Oregon Administrative Regulations as applicable.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager