Director of Therapeutic Recreation Services

Arms Acres • Carmel, NY

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About The Position

Arms Acres is seeking an experienced Director of Therapeutic Recreation Services to lead and expand our wellness and therapeutic recreation programs. In this leadership role, you'll oversee therapeutic recreation, wellness initiatives, art therapy, equine therapy, and campus-wide recreational programming designed to support individuals on their recovery journey. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create engaging, evidence-based programs that promote physical health, emotional wellness, life skills, and long-term recovery. If you're passionate about creating meaningful therapeutic experiences and making a lasting impact in the lives of individuals in recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of leadership experience in therapeutic recreation, behavioral health, wellness programming, or substance use treatment
• Strong leadership, organizational, and program development skills
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• CTRS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand wellness and therapeutic recreation programs.
• Oversee therapeutic recreation, wellness initiatives, art therapy, equine therapy, and campus-wide recreational programming.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create engaging, evidence-based programs.
• Promote physical health, emotional wellness, life skills, and long-term recovery through programming.

What This Job Offers

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