Therapeutic Recreation Director

ExtensisHR•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Recreation Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a structured therapeutic recreation program tailored to the needs of clients in detox and rehabilitation settings. This position plays a critical role in enhancing patient engagement, supporting recovery through creative and physical activities, and contributing to the overall therapeutic environment of the facility. The mission of the organization is to bring about the best possible outcomes for patients, candidates, and clients alike, with a deep care and consideration for partners, colleagues, candidates, and the larger communities served.

Requirements

Current NY State QHP license or certification
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time management and organizational abilities.
Proficiency with computer systems and documentation software.
Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify, assess and solve problems efficiently & effectively.

Responsibilities

Create and implement a weekly recreation schedule for detox and rehab patients that includes a variety of physical, creative, social, and entertainment-based activities (e.g., yoga, visual art, storytelling, physical exercise, competitive games/sports, music, board/card games, film viewings).
Facilitates a minimum of one recreation group per day per assigned sites.
Develop and implement evidence based recreational therapy curriculum for use by clinical staff, covering group topics such as Meditation and Mindfulness.
Source and/or create multimedia resources (e.g., worksheets, articles, videos) to support group curriculum and train clinical staff on their effective use.
Organize, coordinate, and implement bi-monthly special events such as talent shows, field day events, alumni gatherings, and guest performances (e.g., recovery day, comedians or speakers).
Collaborate with the clinical director to implement changes to weekly therapy schedules and develop a monthly recreation and events calendar.
Use patient involvement to enhance clinical space (e.g., creating artwork for display and maintaining gardens).
Manage and mentor assigned staff.
Providing individual treatment/crisis Intervention to clients referred by counselors weekly as needed.
Evaluate the effectiveness of recreational activities and their impact on client progress; communicate observations to counselors.
Supervise recreational activities and instruct/monitor patients in the safe use of materials and equipment.
Report all incidents or accidents that occur during recreational programming.
Maintain and submit timely documentation of patient participation in all group and recreational activities.
Create and submit weekly or bi-monthly supply orders and manage a basic monthly budget for group, recreation, and event planning.
Support the maintenance and updating of monthly program schedules.
Coordinate with nursing and counseling staff regarding patient participation in recreational programming.
Participate in ongoing program planning and evaluation in coordination with administration.
Maintain recreational supplies, materials, and equipment in good condition.
Other duties as assigned.