Director of Recreation Therapy

Company Overview: San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a 198-bed, acute-care psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility located in the Northwest San Antonio Medical Center. Our highly trained team of behavioral health professionals are dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized, and trauma-informed care for our patients.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Director of Recreation Therapy to join our team. The Director of Recreation Therapy designs and oversees evidence-based, client-centered recreational activities (such as arts, physical wellness, and social events) that improve patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being.  

Responsibilities:

·         Designing therapeutic activities, managing department budgets, supervising therapists and activity staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations

·         Understands both clinical and recreational modalities to create engaging activities that are tailored to meet the diverse needs of patients

·         Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate recreation therapists, activity coordinators, and volunteers

·         Collaborating with medical teams, physical therapists, and social workers to align recreational programs with overall patient