Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist

The role

The Director of Recreation/Activities plans, coordinates, and implements a therapeutic recreation/activities program. This role meets individual client needs and interests.

What you will do

• Plans, coordinates, and implements a therapeutic recreation/activities program on a regular basis to meet the individual client's needs and interests.

Required qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.
• Art therapist must be registered or eligible for registration as an art therapist with the American Art Therapy Association.
• Dance Therapist must be registered or eligible for registration as a dance therapist by the American Dance Therapy Association.
• Music Therapist must have a bachelor's degree in music therapy and be registered or eligible for registration as a music therapist by the National Association for Music Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist must be registered or eligible for registration as an occupational therapist by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time in a client activities program in a mental health setting or Bachelor’s degree in t
• California driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
• Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program.

About the company

Crestwood Center is a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center located in Angwin. For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities.