Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

About the role

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 11-18yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

Job Summary

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

• Develops individualized therapeutic strategies for assigned patients and documents on the master treatment plan within 10 days of admission
• Conducts goal-oriented recreation therapy groups
• Documents informative progress notes on each patient for each intervention with compliance with all applicable standards (Virginia Medicaid, TriCare, etc.)
• Progress notes identify the problem from the multidisciplinary treatment plan and discuss interventions used and progress made toward identified treatment objectives
• Prepares the recreation therapy discharge plan for each patient assigned
• Assists in the development and evaluation of recreation therapy standards for the facility
• Provides transportation and supervision for Recreation Therapy outings
• Solicits input from staff in developing weekend, holiday and vacation activity for the patients on each unit
• Attends continuing education or staff development activities as needed
• Develops and implements adjunctive therapy treatment plans and assessments in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team

Benefits

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Qualifications

• 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)
• Must hold a Certification in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS)
• CPR certified
• Hold a valid Virginia driver's license