Certified Recreational Therapist

Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health, founded in 1986, is an 82 bed facility within the city of Norfolk, Virginia. Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health offers comprehensive mental health programs in Virginia. We are a Universal Health Services facility that provides psychiatrically and medically managed acute, residential treatment, and partial hospitalization for children and adolescents with significant impairments in their social and emotional development.

We provide quality care to children and adolescents in need using quality, evidence based practice treatments. We are accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), and are licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic and talented Full Time Certified Recreational Therapist or Licensed Art Therapist. Position Scope:
Serves as a role model for patients/residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors. Plans therapeutic groups and programs to meet assessed patients needs as indicated in the Treatment Plan and prescribed by the Professional/Medical Staff. Ensures environment remains safe and normative culture remains positive throughout facility.

• Develops activity therapy programs
• Interfaces with direct care staff
• Provides activity therapy services
• Maintains code of employer/employee relations
• Service Excellence

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Knowledge:
Must possess knowledge of the principles and practice of Therapeutic Recreation;
Art Therapy, Music Therapy or Occupational Therapy; must have current CPR certification. Must possess knowledge of behavior management and crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

Education:

Undergraduate degree from an accredited school in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or Occupational Therapy and current certification or registration within the respective field.

Licensure/Certification: CTRS or license required

Experience:

Experience working with children and adolescents within a residential and/or psychiatric environment. Prior residential treatment or psychiatric experience preferred.

Supervision Exercised:
Students Supervision Received:
Director of Education/Designee;

Annual

Working Conditions:

Works within the facility/campus/unit, occasionally outside of the facility. May require physical exertion for recreational activities. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out‑of‑control residents; must possess physical ability to assist restraining residents under such circumstances. Must be able to operate 15 passenger vans. Schedule will include evening hours, weekends and holidays. Must possess valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

The Physical Requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to climb, run and walk for long periods of time as well. Must be able to lift 50lbs of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk and listen. Able to verbally de‑escalate and physically restrain patients/residents when necessary.

Must be able to successfully provide CPR. The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off