MGR - RECREATION THERAPY

UHS•Horsham Township, PA

About The Position

The Recreation Therapy Manager provides a program of therapeutic recreational and expressive therapy services to patients and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and supports the facility's treatment program and philosphy. This role serves as the department's fiscal manager and understands the department's expenses and revenues. This role does have direct reports and manage employee time inclusive of tracking worked hours/shifts/call outs/PTO. The Recreation Therapy Manager carries out the personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management and audit. The position observes groups and audit notes, develops groups and programs ensuring age and diagnosis appropriate, modifies groups according to changing needs of the patients and the patient community. Assists the Recreation Therapy team with assessments on all assigned cases. Meets with each resident within timelines given, summarizing individual ability, motivation and preference. Facilitates trainings for staff related to group facilitation and documentation of groups as needed or requested by Directors/Managers. Coordinates hospital-wide activities including patients, their families and staff. Recommends to the treatment team effective alternatives or modification to treatment plans based on the patient progress and response to treatment plan. Provides therapeutic recreation and expressive therapy groups. The ideal candidate will be able to perform jobs/assignments with minimal supervision. Have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles. Capability of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a consistant basis. Effective communication skills. Effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills as well as written and verbal. Strong working knowledge of computers.

Requirements

Occupational Therapy license or CTRSS certification (required)
Experience in Rec, Occupational or Music or Dance Therapy
Strong written, verbal and writing skill required
Working knowledge of computers
Exposure to psychiatric patients (adults, adolescence, and duel diagnosed) general hospital environment
Demonstrates working knowledge of behavioral mental health, nursing clinical practices, and management
Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree (PREFERRED)or a combination of Bachelors Degree AND CTRSS certification
1 or more years of progressive experience in behavioral health setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provides a program of therapeutic recreational and expressive therapy services to patients
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
Supports the facility's treatment program and philosphy
Serves as the department's fiscal manager
Understands the department's expenses and revenues
Manages employee time inclusive of tracking worked hours/shifts/call outs/PTO
Carries out the personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management and audit
Observes groups and audit notes
Develops groups and programs ensuring age and diagnosis appropriate
Modifies groups according to changing needs of the patients and the patient community
Assists the Recreation Therapy team with assessments on all assigned cases
Meets with each resident within timelines given, summarizing individual ability, motivation and preference
Facilitates trainings for staff related to group facilitation and documentation of groups as needed or requested by Directors/Managers
Coordinates hospital-wide activities including patients, their families and staff
Recommends to the treatment team effective alternatives or modification to treatment plans based on the patient progress and response to treatment plan
Provides therapeutic recreation and expressive therapy groups