RECREATION THERAPIST-FT

United Health Services • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

The Recreation Therapist at North Spring Behavioral Healthcare is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating recreational activities for patients. This role is essential in providing therapeutic programs that promote growth and self-responsibility in a safe environment for adolescents. The position requires adherence to facility policies and documentation standards while facilitating group activities and fulfilling other assigned duties.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Active CTRS certification.
• Prefer at least two years of experience working with children and adolescents.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of principles of psychology and child growth and development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in recreational therapy or related fields.
• Skills in limit setting and responding to children and adolescents in a caring manner while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities in conjunction with gender-specific programming.
• Fulfills responsibilities to the facility in adherence to the philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Follows documentation requirements to meet the standards for Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Virginia Medicaid Services, Tricare, and Joint Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on the need of the facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees