[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · SUMMIT, New Jersey # MGR - Recreation Therapy SUMMIT, New Jersey Full-time Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted September 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/365492/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / MGR - Recreation Therapy ## Job description ### Responsibilities Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals. ### Position Summary The Manager of Therapeutic Activities is responsible for developing, directing, administering and coordinating the Therapeutic Activity Program. The Manager of Therapeutic Activities must direct all facets of the Therapeutic Activities Department including guaranteeing quality patient care to each patient, in accordance with quality standards. The Manager of Therapeutic Activities is also responsible for planning and implementing activity services for units and programs, defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary team and providing continuous patient care, observation and interaction and role modeling to patients. ### Benefits Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Summit Oaks Hospital's parent company, is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,00 0employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from our responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means. ### Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Required) Certification, licensure, and/or Board Certification by state and/or national governing body in Art Therapy (Required) ### Licenses Included CTRS (recreation therapy), ATR (art therapy),MT-BC (music therapy), OT (occupational therapy) and LAC/LPC (counseling) ### Related Work Experience 5-8 years (Required) Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities - Knowledge in one or more program disciplines (i.e. art, occupational, recreation, and/or music, expressive, dance therapy). - Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques. - Knowledge of adolescent and adult program rules and protocols. - Excellent leadership skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - Selects and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion. - Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees. - Directs and coordinates the activities therapy programs throughout the facility. - Directs activity therapists and aides in occupational, music, art, and recreational therapy programs. Conducts quality assurance reviews - Oversees scheduling and coverage for the department. - Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals. - Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Program Director. Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency. - Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care. - Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients - Act as a patient advocate and assures patient rights are upheld. - Maintain current documentation in weekly progress notes, including the patient's name, date, name of therapeutic group/intervention, and summary of the session. - Demonstrate excellent guest relations in communication and cooperation, assisting patients, licensed practitioners, co-workers, and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner. - Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 24, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 24 days - Location: SUMMIT, New Jersey - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/365492/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Admissions REP/Registrar PD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/515c7566402bb8c4366a/) SUMMIT, New Jersey ### [Dietitian - PER Diem](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/b1f0c16571b4ed5a1a02/) SUMMIT, New Jersey ### [ENV SVCS WKR/HOUSEKEEPER - Full Time](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/78ad399fcf8b21a7133b/) SUMMIT, New Jersey ### [ENV Svcs WKR/Housekeeper - PER Diem](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/716e142c49329e504a9f/) SUMMIT, New Jersey ### [Mental Health Associate (MHA) Days TU4 Child/Adolescent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/48f7e2be69ad46e68b9e/) SUMMIT, New Jersey ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Recreation & Fitness Attendant - Caprock OH](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/c0002f5536241e568764/) Aramark · Pampa, TX, US ### [Recreation Attendant - Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/9abbf488107c7ca22a92/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Waikoloa, HI, United States ### [Recreation Worker II - Jackson Rentals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/d70733a13789a04ec64e/) Aramark · Jackson, WY, US ### [Recreation Attendant - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/ceecd489ec94276b5bb8/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · La Jolla, CA, United States ### [Physical Therapy Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/b0e98ffa40095ceb9986/) Humana · San Antonio, Texas OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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