CERTIFIED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

UHS • Norfolk, VA

142d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• CTRS or license required
• Experience working with children and adolescents within a residential and/or psychiatric environment.
• Must be able to operate 15 passenger vans.
• Schedule will include evening hours, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• 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. Able to verbally de-escalate and physically restrain patients/residents when necessary. Must be able to successful provide CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Prior residential treatment or psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees