Supervisory Recreation Therapist

Job Title

Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Supervisor

Duties

Supervises Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy personnel, including Recreation Therapists, Creative Arts Therapists, Recreation Therapy Assistants, and other support staff.

The incumbent develops, administers, and supervises the Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Department by discussion with all members of the staff, providing direction and defining operational procedures.

Establishes performance standards that actively support the achievement of organizational goals and ensures staff understand their role in achieving VHA, Augusta VA, Service Line, Department, patient, and stakeholder needs.

The incumbent interviews candidates for positions, recommend appointments, advancements, or when appropriate, disciplinary actions and makes decisions that affect staff and other resources with wide latitude of control and independent judgment.

Handles staff conflicts and problems in an unbiased, fair, and professional manner.

Develops and maintains a performance improvement plan incorporating requirement from Joint Commission, Ascellon, and CARF programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: F56186/F56187

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized