Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Recreation Therapist (Director of Recreation)

Job Duties: The role of the Recreation Therapist is to create and lead the recreational program with recreational activities, hobby & interest building, physical activities, and other events & holidays throughout the year. In our holistic approach, recreation is just one facet of the wellness of our clients along with behavioral skill building, medication support, dietary teaching, and pre-vocational training. Our overall goal is to support our clients to create lives worth living and be successful as independents in their community.

Schedule: Full Time

Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.
Must be registered or eligible for registration as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.
Must have a valid California driver’s license.
Must have a current CPR certification is preferred.
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 healthcare setting.

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

About the Campus: Crestwood’s American River campus includes American River Residential Services (ARRS) and American River Psychiatric Health Facility. Both programs strive to support each client by honoring each individual’s recovery journey, providing services based on strengths and self-determined goals, introducing effective tools and problem-solving strategies, and supporting healing and improvement of quality of life. Through the provision of socially conscious, evidence-based service practices, we are committed to addressing four significant universal needs, or pillars, upon which our recovery strategies are based: Meaningful Roles, Spirituality, Hope, and Empowerment.

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:

$62,400—$83,200 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

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