Recreational Therapy Director jobs in Provo, UT

Overview

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST 

New Haven is a residential treatment center dedicated to adolescents aged 14-18 and their families. With campuses in Utah's Spanish Fork and Saratoga Springs, we offer a nurturing, homely atmosphere where we blend residential treatment with advanced academics. Our expertise lies in addressing complex issues such as traumatic stress, family dynamics, relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and more, all with a focus on family-centered healing.

Role

Join our team at New Haven as a Recreational Therapist, where you'll embark on a transformative journey to inspire growth through therapeutic recreation. In this dynamic role, you'll lead therapeutic sessions, maintain equipment and facilities, and bring your expertise in Relational, Experiential, and Systemic modalities to life. Your ability to set and maintain boundaries, assess student behavior, and collaborate within our Treatment Team will empower adolescents on their path to healing. If you're ready to make a profound impact and be part of a supportive community that values your contribution, apply now and help us create a brighter future for adolescent girls and their families.

WORK SCHEDULE

A Recreational Therapist is a full time, hourly position, working up to 32 hours in a week. 

New Haven is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Therapeutic Sessions: Conduct 4 weekly Recreational Therapy (RT) sessions, adapting as needed to address the students' therapeutic goals. Organize and lead an additional general group session when required.

Adventure Days: Plan, implement, and manage 1-2 extended Saturday sessions per month, providing additional therapeutic opportunities for students.

Family Weekend Support: Offer assistance and support during family weekend activities at both New Haven campuses, facilitating positive family engagement.

Equipment and Facility Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and regular inspection of the High Ropes Course and other recreational therapy equipment to ensure safety and functionality.

Therapeutic Modalities: Demonstrate a profound understanding of Relational, Experiential, and Systemic therapeutic modalities and their applications.

Therapeutic Expertise: Possess advanced skills in discernment, therapeutic theory, intervention techniques, and teaching methods.

Boundary Management: Maintain the capability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with students and their parents, fostering a safe and therapeutic environment.

Behavior Assessment: Demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret student behavior, enabling informed decision-making based on input from multiple sources.

Collaborative Treatment Model: Actively participate in New Haven's Team Delivery Model, collaborating with representatives from Clinical, Residential, Recreational Therapy, Nursing, and Academics as part of the Treatment Team.

Treatment Plan Contribution: Complete the RT section of each student's master treatment plan, ensuring alignment with their therapeutic needs and objectives.

Ceremonial Leadership: Plan, organize, and lead company ceremonies, contributing to the therapeutic and experiential aspects of our program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Recreational Management.
• National RT Certification and Utah State TRS are required
• Two years working as a licensed RT is preferred but not required.
• One year working in a residential setting.
• Certified in High Rope Course
• Ability to pass a Utah State background check
• Able to work with a combined team of clinical and residential staff.
• Good verbal and written communication
• Experience in treating youth.
• Ability to create positive relationship.
• Professional documentation and charting skills.

At New Haven, we offer an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of adolescents facing behavioral and emotional challenges. You'll work in tandem with our dedicated team to provide supervised therapeutic services, guiding these young individuals towards a brighter future.

If you're passionate about mentorship, believe in the power of positive relationships, and are committed to helping teenagers overcome obstacles, we invite you to join our team at New Haven. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of our students by creating joy and healing generations!

Benefits

At New Haven, we understand the importance of supporting our team members in achieving a healthy work-life balance and planning for the future. That's why we offer a robust benefits package that includes:

• Healthcare: Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family covered.
• Financial Security: A 401K plan with company matching to help you build a secure financial future.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Voluntary life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance for added peace of mind.
• Long-Term Disability: Protection against unexpected events with long-term disability coverage.
• Maternal Leave: Paid maternal leave to support new parents during this important life event.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Our flexible PTO accrual schedule allows you to take the time you need for vacations, personal days, and more.

We believe in investing in our team's well-being and future, and our benefits package reflects our commitment to your success!

New Haven is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.