SUPV - RECREATION THERAPY

UHS•Reno, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Willow Springs Center is seeking a talented and dynamic Recreational Therapist Supervisor to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals! At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicated to impacting the lives of youth ages 6 to 17 years. If you have a desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs may be the place for you. Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada's leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path. Position Summary: The Recreation Therapist Supervisor is responsible for developing, planning and managing all recreational activities that aid in improving the physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning of patients ranging from adolescents through geriatric. Activities will involve working closely with patients and treatment team professionals in providing individual and group-based interventions to address therapeutic treatment goals for patients. This position is a full-time position 40 hours per week, however, from time to time as needed, be available to work anytime including Saturday and Sunday. Directly supervises the recreational therapy employees. This position is responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
A minimum of 2 years of related experience in providing recreational programming in mental health preferred.
Must have licensure in specialty, which can include current CTRS, art therapy or music therapy license.
Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license.
BLS and Handle with Care certifications required to be maintained for full length of employment.

Responsibilities

Developing, planning and managing all recreational activities that aid in improving the physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning of patients ranging from adolescents through geriatric.
Working closely with patients and treatment team professionals in providing individual and group-based interventions to address therapeutic treatment goals for patients.
Directly supervises the recreational therapy employees.
Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
Planning, assigning, and directing work.
Appraising performance.
Rewarding and disciplining employees.
Addressing complaints and resolving problems.