Director of Recreation

Crestwood Behavioral Health

$93K — $105K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered or eligible for registration as an Occupational, Music, Dance, Art, or Recreation Therapist.
  • Two years' experience in social or recreational programs within the last five years, with one year full-time in a client activities program in healthcare.
  • Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation if applying as a recreation therapist.
  • Valid California driver's license.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs tailored to individual client needs.
  • Implement activities that engage clients in meaningful ways.
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare staff to promote client well-being.
  • Evaluate and adapt programs based on client feedback and progress.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards during activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance policy.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave.
  • Sick leave buy-back option.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Scholarship program for professional development.
  • Qualifying supervision for BBS Associates.
  • Paid holidays and service awards.
  • Jury duty pay.
Full Job Description
Title: Director of Recreation

Job Duties: The Director of Recreation/Activities plans, coordinates, and implements a therapeutic recreation/activities program on a regular basis to meet the individual client's needs and interests.

Schedule:
  • Full Time

Qualifications:
  • Must be registered or eligible for registration as an Occupational therapist, Music therapist, Dance therapist, Art therapist, or Recreation therapist.
    • Art Therapist: Art therapist means a person who is registered or eligible for registration as an art therapist with the American Art Therapy Association
    • Dance Therapist: A dance therapist is a person who is registered or eligible for registration as a dance therapist by the American Dance Therapy Association
    • Music Therapist: A music therapist is a person who has a bachelor's degree in music therapy and who is registered or eligible for registration as a music therapist by the National Association for Music Therapy
    • Occupational Therapist: An occupational therapist is a person who is registered or who is eligible for registration as an occupational therapist by the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Must have two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full-time in a client activities program in a health care setting orBachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation who is registered or eligible for registration as a recreation therapist by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
  • California driver's license.
  • Current CPR certification.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees, including:
  • 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

About the Campus: Crestwood's Kingsburg Healing Center is a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) located in Fresno County, in the city of Kingsburg, Central California's Swedish Village. At the Kingsburg Healing Center, community integration and dual recovery are key tenets. Community reintegration is designed for those clients who need help developing some of the basic life skills that will assist them when returning to their communities.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:

$45-$50.65 USD

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