Lead Recreation Therapist
About The Position
A full-time Lead Recreation Therapist position is now available with Liberty Healthcare at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility located in West Central Illinois. As a Lead Recreation Therapist with Liberty Healthcare, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Designing and leading a dynamic therapeutic recreation program within a secure treatment setting Supervising and managing a team of recreation therapists Assessing residents’ interests in recreational activities Creating, implementing, organizing and leading therapeutic recreation activities with individuals and groups Engaging with clients Fostering a positive therapeutic milieu Partnering with the Clinical Director and Team Leaders, and actively participating in leadership and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
Responsibilities
- Designing and leading a dynamic therapeutic recreation program within a secure treatment setting
- Supervising and managing a team of recreation therapists
- Assessing residents’ interests in recreational activities
- Creating, implementing, organizing and leading therapeutic recreation activities with individuals and groups
- Engaging with clients
- Fostering a positive therapeutic milieu
- Partnering with the Clinical Director and Team Leaders, and actively participating in leadership and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
Benefits
- Salary range commensurate with the responsibilities of this position and your credentials
- 30 days of cumulative paid time off annually for vacation, sick and personal time plus 10 paid holidays
- Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k plan and other perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
