Red River Youth Academy

08/29/2023

Red River Youth Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Magan Turner as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Turner was promoted to CEO from the position of Human Resources Director.

Turner brings experience in both inpatient and outpatient health care operations and human resources management, having honed her skills at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital and two Oklahoma rehabilitation hospitals, working with staffs of more than 500 employees.

Turner has experience in management, budgeting, contracts, compliance, policy, performance management and support services, in addition to labor relations, recruiting and retention, performance management and learning management systems.

“Magan truly has a heart for the staff and the young clients cared for at Red River,” said Shari Murphree, CEO of sister facility Willow Crest Hospital. “Her background and experience in the health care field are an asset to the program. We look forward to continuing to improve and grow the facility’s programs under her leadership.”

Turner is a native of Edmond, Okla. She attended Oklahoma City Community College and Northeast Academy High School in Oklahoma City. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

08/25/2023

We have an immediate opening for a full-time therapist (LPC, LCSW) who loves working with kids. For more information or to apply online: https://tinyurl.com/2crprxva or call 405-701-8530 ext, 232.

08/06/2023

Kids need healthy connections with adults.

07/29/2023

We have an opening for Admissions Coordinator to oversee the admissions process at Red River Youth Academy. For more information go to www.redriverya.com/careers or call 405-701-8530 ext. 232.

07/24/2023

We have job openings for Mental Health Techs to work with our child and adolescent clients. Training provided. Must be 21 or older.
Apply at www.indeed.com/cmp/Red-River-Youth-Academy/jobs

06/08/2023

We have openings for RNs. Day or night shift.
$30-36/hour + benefits + $10K sign-on bonus
Details at redriverya.com/careers or call 405-701-8530.

Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career at a place where you can make a positive difference in the lives of young people? Red River Youth Academy offers a team-oriented environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Because of our work with children, all qualified app...

05/04/2023

We have job openings for Mental Health Techs to work with our child and adolescent clients. Training provided. Must be 21 or older.
Apply at www.indeed.com/cmp/Red-River-Youth-Academy/jobs

Red River Youth Academy is a residential treatment center for adolescent males aged 7-17 and females

04/13/2023

Come see us at the Children’s Behavioral Health Conference today!

04/11/2023

It is with very heavy hearts that we share the sad news that our dear coworker and Human Resources Director, Felicia Peters, passed away today after a brief illness. She was the heart of our Red River family and we will deeply miss her. We wish to extend our condolences to the Cook and Peters families and Felicia's many friends and colleagues.💜

04/07/2023

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. There are things we all can do to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Here are 10 tips.

1) Be a nurturing parent.
Children need to know that they are special, loved, and capable of following their dreams.

2) Help a friend, neighbor, or relative.
Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the children, so the parent(s) can rest or spend time together.

3) Help yourself.
When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel overwhelmed and out of control—take time out. Don’t take it out on your kid.

4) If your baby cries…
It can be frustrating to hear your baby cry. Learn what to do if your baby won’t stop crying. Never shake a baby—shaking a child may result in severe injury or death.

5) Get involved.
Ask your community leaders, clergy, library, and schools to develop services to meet the needs of healthy children and families.

6) Help to develop parenting resources at your local library.
Find out whether your local library has parenting resources, and if it does not, offer to help obtain some.

7) Promote programs in school.
Teaching children, parents, and teachers prevention strategies can help to keep children safe.

8) Monitor your child’s television, video, and internet viewing/usage.
Excessively watching violent films, TV programs, and videos can harm young children.

9) Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program.
For information about volunteer opportunities, call 1.800.CHILDREN or contact your local Prevent Child Abuse America chapter.

10) Report suspected abuse or neglect.
If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, call your local department of children and family services or your local police department.

(Source: preventchildabuse.org)

04/04/2023

We wish to share a huge THANK YOU!!! to Stephanie Bloomer for her generous donation of board games and shoes for our young residents.

03/27/2023

Is helping kids heal your calling? We have immediate openings for Mental Health Techs to work with kids ages 8-17. Info at www.redriverya.com/careers

03/16/2023

Red River Youth Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Misty Foley-McKenna as Clinical Director. Foley-McKenna is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma. She is also licensed to provide clinical supervision to LMSW-level social workers.

“We are excited to have Misty join our leadership team, bringing valuable experience in providing psychotherapy services to diverse child and adult populations, working with interdisciplinary care teams, and training and mentoring clinical staff,” said RRYA CEO Katherine Leidy. “She previously worked for Red River in 2018, and we are delighted to have her back.”

Foley-McKenna is a United States Air Force veteran, having served as an airborne radio operator at USAF bases in the United States and Japan. She is also a volunteer mental health clinician with the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps Stress Response Team.

02/22/2023

We're hiring RNs & LPNs with a heart for kids & teens. Full-time, part-time, PRN.
RN $30-36/hour + benefits + $10K sign-on bonus
LPN $25-28/hour + benefits + $5K sign-on bonus
Details at redriverya.com/careers or call 405-701-8530 ext. 232.

Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career at a place where you can make a positive difference in the lives of young people? Red River Youth Academy offers a team-oriented environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Because of our work with children, all qualified app...

02/01/2023

This week, we celebrated Jessica Trotter for being named Red River Youth Academy 2022 Employee of the Year. Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor U/S. She is recognized for excellence as a role model who embodies RRYA’s core values of maintaining a safe environment, compassionate care, teamwork and trust, stewardship, and service excellence. Congratulations Jessica!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas! Today, we’re celebrating the day with a holiday feast prepared by our Dietary team, plus gifts and stockings filled with goodies generously provided by our friends at Fostering Futures.

11/24/2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃
Today our talented dietary team is preparing a big Thanksgiving feast for our residents & employees.