Behavioral Health Recreation Therapist — Adult

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Recreation Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement treatment for in-patient populations with various rehabilitative needs. You will provide therapeutic recreation services, participate in leisure education and community reintegration, and work with an interdisciplinary team to tailor programs.

Documentation of services is required to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Early Childhood Education and/or Child Life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement treatment for assigned in-patient populations.
• Provide clinical services including therapy, recreation participation, leisure education, and counseling.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and document services.
• Maintain routine documentation and schedule management.

Skills

Customer service

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Time management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Recreation Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement treatment for in-patient populations with various rehabilitative needs. You will provide therapeutic recreation services, participate in leisure education and community reintegration, and work with an interdisciplinary team to tailor programs.

Documentation of services is required to support patient care.