Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

Recreation Therapist

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18 years. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

The Recreation Therapist position is responsible for planning, developing, providing and evaluating clinical recreation therapy/treatment for residents and/or patients at the Newport News Behavioral Health Center. Specialized recreation therapy techniques are used to meet the physical, social, emotional, cultural and rehabilitative needs of clients/patients. Position functions as a team member in all aspects of clinical decision-making and with the construction of multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing individualized therapeutic strategies for assigned patients and documenting on the master treatment plan within 10 days of admission
• Conducting goal-oriented recreation therapy groups
• Documenting informative progress notes on each patient for each intervention with compliance with all applicable standards
• Preparing the recreation therapy discharge plan for each patient assigned
• Providing transportation and supervision for Recreation Therapy outings
• Attending continuing education or staff development activities as needed
• Developing and implementing adjunctive therapy treatment plans and assessments in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team

Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits such as challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan, generous paid time off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field, minimum of 2 years experience in the recreation or activities department of an inpatient psychiatric or substance abuse facility, 1 year experience working and/or treating adolescents (preferred), certification in therapeutic recreation (CTRS), CPR certification, and a valid Virginia driver's license.