Who We Are:
Our mission is to bring about the best possible outcomes for patients, candidates, and clients alike. At the heart of our operations is a deep care and consideration for our partners, colleagues, candidates, and the larger communities we serve.
Who You Are:
The Therapeutic Recreation Manager 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.
What You'll Do:
TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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., yoga, visual art, storytelling, physical exercise, competitive games/sports, music, board/card games, film viewings).
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Facilitates a minimum of one recreation group per day per assigned sites.
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Develop and implement evidence based recreational therapy curriculum for use by clinical staff, covering group topics such as Meditation and Mindfulnes
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Source and/or create multimedia resources (e.g., worksheets, articles, videos) to support group curriculum and train clinical staff on their effective use.
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Organize, coordinate, and implement bi-monthly special events such as talent shows, field day events, alumni gatherings, and guest performances (e., recovery day, comedians or speakers).
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Collaborate with the clinical director to implement changes to weekly therapy schedules and develop a monthly recreation and events calendar.
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Use patient involvement to enhance clinical space (e.g., creating artwork for display and maintaining gardens).
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Manage and mentor assigned
- Providing individual treatment/crisis Intervention to clients referred by counselors weekly as
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Evaluate the effectiveness of recreational activities and their impact on client progress; communicate observations to counselors.
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Supervise recreational activities and instruct/monitor patients in the safe use of materials and
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equipment.
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Report all incidents or accidents that occur during recreational programming.
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Maintain and submit timely documentation of patient participation in all group and recreational activities.
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Create and submit weekly or bi-monthly supply orders and manage a basic monthly budget for group, recreation, and event planning.
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Support the maintenance and updating of monthly program
- Coordinate with nursing and counseling staffregarding patient participation in recreational programming.
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Participate in ongoing program planning and evaluation in coordination with administration .
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Maintain recreational supplies, materials, and equipment in good condition .
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Other duties as assigned .
What You Bring:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Current NY State QHP license or certification
SKILLS:
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Effective time management and organizational abilities.
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Proficiency with computer systems and documentation software.
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Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal
- Ability to identify, assess and solve problems efficiently & effectively.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
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Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and professionalism when engaging with client Designs programming reflects individual needs, strengths, and recovery goals.
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Effectively works with clinical, nursing, and operations teams to support coordinated
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with colleagues and leadership.
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Develop engaging, diverse, and recovery-focused activities. Brings new ideas and therapeutic approaches to enhance the patient experience.
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Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, leadership, and clients.
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Maintains clear and accurate documentation.
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Provides guidance and support to interns and leads recreational initiatives with professionalism. Models appropriate therapeutic boundaries and behavior.
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Plans, coordinates, and implements multiple recreational and therapeutic activities efficiently. Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines.
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Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs of clients and staff.
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Adheres to organizational policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality regulations in all interactions and documentation.
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Responds appropriately to client crises or changing program needs. Adapts quickly and remains calm under pressure.
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Maintains accurate records, follows through on assigned duties, and adheres to state and agency regulations (e.g., OASAS, Joint Commission, CARF and HIPAA).
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000 annually.
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