What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Programs Director position at State of West Virginia?
General Description
Position # 0512P00619
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? If so, Lakin Hospital is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Programs Director to join our amazing team! As a member of the Leadership Team, the Therapeutic Programs Director will be responsible for supervising various Program Services (Volunteer Services, Special Needs Programs, clerical support staff) as well as supervising contractual services (Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Services, Barber/Beautician, Chaplain, etc.). The Therapeutic Programs Director at Lakin Hospital will serve as a member of the Admissions Committee and will coordinate and oversee the Plan of Care for residents of the facility . This supervisor will provide in-service training for staff in areas of Therapeutic Program Services and will also complete employee performance evaluations. The Therapeutic Programs Director in this meaningful role will coordinate, develop, and implement resident programs designed to improve the overall physical and mental well-being of our wonderful residents. May perform other related duties as required.
Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check, chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test and may be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency/bureau policies.
Lakin Hospital is a tobacco-free campus.
Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick/family sick leave
- Health, dental, vision, retiree health, basic life, and supplemental life insurance
- Employee wellness programs
- Retirement
- Tuition Reimbursement
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Licensure/Certifications:
None.
Experience:
Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in rehabilitation, psychiatric, recreation, physical or occupational therapy, including responsibility for program design and evaluation.
Experience Substitute:
Six (6) years of experience in rehabilitation, psychiatric, recreation, physical or occupational therapy may substitute for the required experience. OR Registration as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist as certified through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
About the Organization
Lakin Hospital, located just north of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, is a long-term care nursing facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. This 114-bed licensed, Medicaid-certified facility is committed to employing devoted personnel and nursing staff in an effort to deliver exceptional care to West Virginia’s geriatric population. Lakin Hospital offers a diverse range of activities and programs within the facility, such as picnics, fishing, bingo, crafting, and coffee carts, as well as taking off-campus adventures to engage residents. Additionally, therapeutic services are provided to maintain or enhance resident functioning abilities such as meal training, memory games, reality orientation, socialization, life skills, fine/gross motor skills, etc.
