Recreation Therapist - CTRS at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center Portsmouth, VA

Recreation Therapist – CTRS – Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, Portsmouth, VA. Responsibilities Recreation/activity therapists provide services including assessment, develop activity programming, and provide activity/recreation therapy services for all residents. This full‑time position requires evening and weekend hours. Essential Functions Develop recreation/activity programming for all residents. Plan and implement therapeutic groups and programs to meet assessed resident needs as indicated in the Individual Service Plan and prescribed by the Professional/Medical staff. Implement the Behavior Management Plan, assess and document students’ behavior progress, and adjust behavioral strategies as needed in consultation with the treatment team to maximize students’ behavioral success. Assess residents to interpret strengths and weaknesses in areas of leisure skills, socialization skills, cognitive abilities, motor development, and physical condition. Maintain consistent communication with other staff, including parent(s)/guardians and local education agencies; consulting with team members, attending meetings, keeping accurate records, completing assigned reports, making phone calls, writing letters, and updating IEPs/IIPs. Participate in professional development including on‑site training and relevant off‑site classes, workshops, etc. Display a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, community members, etc. Full‑Time Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Activity/Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy with CTRS. Licensure/Certification: Current CTRS required. Current valid driver’s license. CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Management Certification. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, kneel, and reach while working with students for approximately 80‑90% of the day; use full range of body motion including handling and restraining students when necessary; perform First Aid and CPR; may require physical exertion for recreational activities; assist restraining residents under such circumstances; operate 15 passenger van. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center