Recreation Program Director

Windsor Care Center of Sacramento Mental Health Rehabilitation Center•Stockton, CA

21h•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves the mental health population and requires an active and valid license as an Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Dance Therapist, Recreation Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The company believes in cultivating a family culture and thrives on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication and collaboration. Their mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. They believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

Requirements

An active and valid license as an Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Dance Therapist, Recreation Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state OR completed a state approved training course.
Within the last 5 years, must have 2+ years’ experience in a social or recreational program, with at least 1 year of full-time commitment in mental health/behavioral health setting
Flexible with the ability to adapt to change
Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from accredited college
Certification or training in therapeutic recreation
Supervisory experience
Previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, organize and direct the implementation of activity/recreation programs in accordance with current state and federal guidelines and regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
Design programs in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial well-being of each resident.