CERTIFIED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

UHS•Norfolk, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Recreational Therapist 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

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.
Experience working with children and adolescents within a residential and/or psychiatric environment.
Must be able to operate 15 passenger vans.
Must possess valid driver's license.
CTRS or license required

Nice To Haves

Prior residential treatment or psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan goal oriented therapeutic recreation activities to include community engagement, therapeutic groups, and the ability to associate group sessions to current treatment goals
Provide a lead role with hands-on facilitation for groups and documentation
Assess motor skills, cognition, and social functioning of patients and communicate findings to therapeutic treatment
Prioritize and demonstrate effective time management, have problem-solving abilities, appropriate social skills, including role modeling and respect for staff and children
Demonstrate communication skills for limit-setting and boundaries for patients and staff is necessary
Practice of therapeutic/professional boundaries; Have a willingness to seek/accept supervision when needed