Therapeutic Programs Director Full Time

Under the direction of the Clinical Services Director, oversees the Rehabilitative Service Department, which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Department and vocational training department/patient employment program, expressive therapy department and the patient library, as well as the therapy pool and exercise center. Oversees and evaluates programs and services for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Evaluates, plans, and directs activity and programs to meet needs. Supports staff in the development of work plans and the identification of resources to enhance inclusion of Therapeutic Recreation programs and services in the hospital’s active treatment model. Establishes standards and guidelines for the delivery and modification of programs and services to meet patient care needs. Trains employees, coordinates employee roles to enhance service delivery and participates in recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and processing grievances. Assigns work and directs staff who provide program and/or one on one services to patients. Provides support to staff and program participants, solicits feedback, and evaluates program delivery. Works with staff to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation programming. Develops and maintains QAPI, statistical, and other program metrics. Prepares reports and information to measure program and service delivery, progress, and success. Works as a liaison between program staff, treatment teams, and patients to address and/or resolve therapeutic recreation related issues, requests, and/or concerns. Performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position. This is a tobacco free campus. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applicants selected must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in bureau and agency polices. Applicants must successfully complete a background check.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Licensure/Certifications

None.

Experience

Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience providing rehabilitation, psychiatric, recreational, or occupational therapy. Employment in a psychiatric or health care setting that does not involve therapy will not qualify.

Experience Substitution

Registration as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist as certified through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

About The Organization

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.