Recreation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 60K-90K

Recreation Therapist Private Practice

Hansel Union Consulting, Portsmouth, VA

Hansel Union Consulting is an organization dedicated to serving families, children, and adults with intellectual, neurological, and developmental disabilities. Hansel Union Consulting has over 35 years of experience in the human service field and was the first organization in Virginia to offer Behavioral, Speech, Recreational, Physical, Occupational and Psychological therapies in one wrap-around service. We are an equal employment employer and do not discriminate based on race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Hansel Union Consulting is looking for a Recreation Therapist Licensed/Registered in Virginia. We pay competitively and have a great suite of benefits, including subsidized health insurance, 401K with a three percent match, six paid holidays per year, and two weeks of vacation.

Hansel Union Consulting Recreation Therapist Responsibilities:

• What experience developing and implementing evidence-based, individualized interventions appropriate for each patient.
• Administer formal and informal recreational therapy assessments.
• Score and interpret results and write evaluation reports with recommendations and treatment goals.
• Write Recreation Therapy Summary, Report, and develop Recreation Therapy Plan to include recommendations and goals.
• Make and develop recreation/leisure resources to provide person-centered activities and programs.
• Complete appropriate treatment notes, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Abide by the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification Ethics.
• Follow therapy schedule and communicate with clients and clinic coordinators regarding schedule changes.
• Participate in continuing education per requirements of the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Maintain certification with National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a bachelors degree in recreation therapy
• Required current certification with National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Be comfortable operating in ambiguous situations and in adjusting work expectations based on CDC guidelines
• Have a stable internet connection for telehealth options

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with individuals in the ID/DD community

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000 $90,000 per year