Recreational Therapy Director jobs in South Bend, IN

Recreational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the recreational therapy department including policies and procedures. Sets and implements guidelines for recreational therapy programs. Being a Recreational Therapy Director conducts patient programs in areas of social interaction, theater, games, crafts, and music. Communicates the results of patient care to other health services. Additionally, Recreational Therapy Director may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require professional certification. The Recreational Therapy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Recreational Therapy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapy Aide
  • Neuropsychiatric Hospitals
  • Mishawaka, IN FULL_TIME
  • About Us

    HEALING THE BODY AND MIND

    Founded fifteen (15) years ago, NPH is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs.  We are unique in that we serve a population which others have been previously been unable to, largely due the patient’s underlying medial issues.  Our facilities maintain an inter-disciplinary focus using a multi-specialty approach for both neuropsychiatric and complex medical care issues.  This proven approach provides unrivaled quality care for all of our patients.  We have multiple locations throughout the United States and are continuing to add locations to ensure better access to our unique model of care

    Overview

    Medical Behavioral Hospital is looking for an Recreational Therapy Aide for our hospital in Mishawaka, IN. The Recreational Therapy Aide is responsible for planning and organizing individual and group activities to meet the social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of patients. Ascertains that activities are medically approved recreational programs. Communicates available programs to patients and encourages participation.

     

    Benefits of joining NPH 

    • Competitive pay rates
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
    • Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
    • Special tuition offers through Capella University
    • Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
    • Employee Discounts through LifeMart

    Responsibilities

  • Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of patients. 
  • Participates in the patient Inter-Disciplinary Team Conference (ITC) process to provide input as to each patient’s involvement in his/her areas of interest.
  • Leads and/or oversees individual and group activities on a daily basis, encouraging patient participation.
  • With the utilization of various techniques, including games, arts, sports, crafts, music, dance, movement and drama therapist assists with building and maintaining the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of their clients.
  • Teach patients with mental health illness stress relief techniques and stretching exercises. 
  • Makes use of games for introverted patients and those who are uncomfortable in social settings to draw them out or make use of sports activities to teach a person who has lost the use of one of his limbs or is paralyzed on one side, how to function with impaired mobility.
  • Qualifications

    Education: High School Diploma or GED required

    Experience: Two (2) years of experience in recreational therapy or engaging with geriatric or psych patients preferred

     

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  • 15 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapy Aide
  • Neuropsychiatric Hospitals
  • Bremen, IN OTHER
  • About Us HEALING THE BODY AND MIND Founded over fifteen (15) years ago, NPH is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs. We are uni...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • ADEC INC.
  • South Bend, IN FULL_TIME
  • ADEC, Inc is a non-profit agency that proudly advocates for and serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they live lives full of informed choice and possibility. ADEC offers a...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • South Bend, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who have the ability to utilize community based interventions and techniques in order to improve the individual client's physical, so...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Recreational Activities Assistant - Mishawaka
  • Oaklawn
  • Mishawaka, IN FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Activities Assistant – Mishawaka Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc
  • Winamac, IN FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionHTS is now hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team at our partner skilled nursing facility in Winamac, IN. This facility is very supportive of therapy and offers a great v...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Group Home Scheduler
  • ADEC INC.
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Job Description Job Description The Company: ADEC’s services revolve around one mission: Advocating for and serving peop...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Insurance Sales Agent
  • The Diaz Agency
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • Looking for entry level and experienced professionals who appreciate a cutting-edge company with the desire to work for ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Nurse (Hygienist) - FT/PT
  • South Bend Family Dental Care
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • South Bend Family Dental Care is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Hygienist to join our team! Flexible schedule & Compet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Nurse (Hygienist)
  • South Bend Family Dental Care
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • South Bend Family Dental Care is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Hygienist to join our team! Flexible schedule & Compet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Dental Hygienist - FT/PT
  • South Bend Family Dental Care
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • South Bend Family Dental Care is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Hygienist to join our team! Flexible schedule & Compet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Dental Hygienist
  • South Bend Family Dental Care
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • South Bend Family Dental Care is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Hygienist to join our team! Flexible schedule & Compet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • South Bend Family Dental Care
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • South Bend Family Dental Care is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Hygienist to join our team! Flexible schedule & Compet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Manager - Part-Time
  • Ave Maria Press
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • Ave Maria Press, a Catholic publishing company located in Notre Dame, Indiana, has an immediate opening for an experienc...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 318,586 and Combined Statistical Area of 721,296. It is the fourth-largest city in Indiana, serving as the economic and cultural hub of Northern Indiana. The highly ranked University of Notre Dame is located just to the north in unincorporated Notre Dame, Indiana and is an integral contributor to the reg...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapy Director jobs
$75,021 to $128,659
South Bend, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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