Director of Rehab Therapy Position

I happened to run across the following announcement. I am not familiar with the agency but thought some RTs might be interested. Here it is:

Director of Rehab Therapy
Recreation/Expressive Arts Therapy/Psychosocial Rehab
Redwood City
Full-time

Please apply and to learn more about Telecare, please visit www.telecarecorp.com/careers, job code: 20090193

Cordilleras Mental Health Services, operated by Telecare Corporation is a licensed 68-bed mental health rehabilitation center in Redwood City. The center serves San Mateo County residents 18 and older with histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization. The goal of Cordilleras is to encourage clients who would otherwise be in a state hospital or an acute care setting to obtain the skills and support needed to live independently in the community.

In this role you will plan, develop, coordinate and supervise the therapeutic activity program that focuses on the development and maintenance of community living skills. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the Rehab Department and will be responsible for both administrative and clinical issues: coordination of staff and program schedules, provide supervision to Rehab staff and collaborate with other departments to ensure a comprehensive and effective treatment program. You must be willing to lead or co-lead some groups on a regular basis and be able to provide coverage for any vacant or absent staff in the Department.

To qualify, you must have a passion for caring for consumers of mental health, strong clinical reasoning processes, proven leadership abilities and demonstrable commitment to recovery.

The successful Candidate must have two (2) years experience working in the Rehabilitation field with mentally ill clients, and one year of supervisory experience. Some experience working in an inpatient mental health facility is strongly preferred. A B.S. or B.A. degree in Occupational, Recreational, Drama, Music, Dance or Art Therapy, or Vocational Counseling is required – an M.S or M.A is preferred. Credentialing appropriate to the educational background is also desired. Knowledge of recovery philosophy and psychiatric rehabilitation is important, as well as the ability to systematize procedures, and monitor a budget. Ability to develop the confidence of staff, clients and the public is crucial.

Founded in 1965 Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our Clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness.

We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations, and have over 65 programs with over 2000 employees across the country. And we’re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

Telecare Corporation has been voted, by employees, as one of the San Francisco Bay Areas Top 100 Best Places to Work for the past three years


Please apply and to learn more about Telecare, please visit www.telecarecorp.com/careers, job code: 20090193