Lead Recreation Therapy Supervisor - Adult Psychiatry

Universal Health Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapy Supervisor. You will provide prescribed and individual recreation services, assess and develop programs to enhance social, cognitive, physical and emotional functioning, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

You will supervise the recreation therapy staff and interns, including time and attendance, and ensure patient engagement in activities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited program.
• CTRS certification or licensure in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• 1–3 years of experience working with adults in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed and individual recreation services to patients and develop access to social, cognitive, physical, and emotional functioning.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure patient participation in activities.
• Supervise Recreation Therapy staff and interns, including scheduling and time/attendance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Recreation Therapy

CTRS familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS certification or licensure

Job description

Universal Health Services’ Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapy Supervisor. You will provide prescribed and individual recreation services, assess and develop programs to enhance social, cognitive, physical and emotional functioning, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

You will supervise the recreation therapy staff and interns, including time and attendance, and ensure patient engagement in activities.