Certified Recreational Therapist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Therapist Opportunity

Responsibilities: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Therapist Opportunity on a beautiful, unique campus! Are you looking to make a difference with your career? Do you want to feel rewarded and know that you created a positive impact on a child every day? At Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, we're always learning, growing, and focused on our effort to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to our patients. If you are interested in a career dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve, then Cumberland is the place for you! Come join our team! Located in beautiful New Kent, VA. Our extraordinary people are in the right place making a positive difference in the lives of children every day! WE ARE UNIQUE - COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE! We provide comprehensive medical, behavioral and educational services to our patients, ages 2 to 22. Our integrated behavioral health treatment approach, which includes the entire mind and body, with focus on the holistic whole person! Our Medical Team is NOT contracted, but are staff members. Our cohesive multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, nurses, dietitians, case managers, therapists, and behavioral health counselors, that use creative treatment approaches to guide our patients to live a more independently and productively. We even have a year round accredited school system for our patients! We are committed to fortifying our culture of safety and patient-focused advancement through continuous improvement and accountability. Our peaceful, therapeutic setting on 100 acres, yet an easy commute from Richmond and Williamsburg! Cumberland Hospital relays on evidence-based treatment, judicious medication management, and innovative care – delivered with compassion, integrity and respect. Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a unique acute care, inpatient specialty hospital with 110 licensed beds, including a Residential Treatment Center; staffed by the finest physicians and treatment teams. We treat patients, ages 2-22 who have chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders with co-behavioral issues. Cumberland Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as: - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Challenging and rewarding work environment - Student Loan Consolidated Payment Program - Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans - Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan - Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

Qualifications: The Certified Recreation Specialist/Therapist designs and implements unit-based recreational experiences for our patients. Education: Bachelor's degree in related field of study Experience: At least 2 years of related experience with children, adolescents, and young adult population or undergraduate degree in behavioral science. License: Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Therapist (or will pass certification within 30 days of hire)