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Job Description
RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health - 1.0 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time From $25.50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Behavioral health hospital experience Individual crisis management Program development De-escalation techniques Driver's License Working with children Occupational Therapy Adolescents Community relationship building Passenger van operation Time management First aid and CPR Full Job Description Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
Website:
https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/
Position Description:
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.
Job Duties/ 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
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. 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.
Licensure/Certification:
CTRS or license required 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 lift 50 lbs. of weight. 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 successful 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.
Exposure Categories:
Blood borne disease exposure category:
Category I EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Pay:
From $25.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
