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Therapeutic Program Director

West Virginia Department of Health Facilities
West Columbia, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

Lakin Hospital is a state-operated, long term care facility located in West Columbia, WV.

General Description

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. Other duties as assigned.

This is a tobacco free campus. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applicants selected must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in bureau and agency policies. Applicants must successfully complete a background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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.

Substitute for Experience: Six (6) years of 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,575.00 - $87,625.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • rehabilitation or psychiatric therapy: 3 years (Preferred)
  • program design and evaluation: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,575 - $87,625

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