Recreational Therapist

2 months ago


VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY VA USA, United States Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team at the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. As a key member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will work with adults with serious mental illness, addiction issues, physical and intellectual deficits, and who have experienced trauma.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct client functional evaluations using modality-specific assessments and observations.
  • Provide quality recreation therapy services via groups and 1:1 interventions to promote improvements in cognition, psychological, social, physical health, and well-being.
  • Plan, facilitate, and co-facilitate day, evening, weekend, special events, and holiday therapeutic interventions that are functionally based, promote hope and recovery, and assist clients in returning to their highest level of functioning.
  • Document client attendance and progress according to hospital and departmental policy.
  • Participate in the Interdisciplinary treatment team and provide information regarding client response to treatment and revise approaches accordingly based on current functional level.
Requirements
  • Graduate or undergraduate degree from an accredited school of Recreation Therapy with completed internships.
  • Eligibility for National Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification, which will lead to CTRS status within the first year of employment.
  • Valid Virginia driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Work/internship experience working with adults with mental illness, intellectual deficits, and physical disabilities.
  • Experience in evaluating, establishing treatment intervention, and assessing effectiveness of treatment interventions.
About Us

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. We are committed to providing high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each individual.

Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Retention bonus
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care FSA

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