CERTIFIED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health Job Opportunity

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health, founded in 1986, is an 82 bed facility within the city of Norfolk, Virginia. It 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).

Job Opportunity

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.

Essential Functions

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

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.

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 successful provide CPR.

Opportunity 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.

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a Universal Health Services, Inc. property. One of the nations largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of Americas Top 500 Public Companies.