Recreation Therapist

Hansel Union; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

subsidized health insurance

401K with a three percent match

six paid holidays per year

two weeks of vacation

Job summary

Hansel Union Consulting in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a licensed or registered Recreation Therapist to join our private practice.

You will administer assessments, write treatment plans, coordinate activities, and support clients with ID/DD in a flexible setting with telehealth options. A bachelor's in recreation therapy and current certification are required, with subsidized health insurance and a 401K match offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy required.
• Current National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification required.
• Able to operate in ambiguous situations and adapt to CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized interventions.
• Administer formal and informal recreation therapy assessments.
• Score, interpret, and report evaluation results with goals.
• Prepare Recreation Therapy Summary, Report, and Plan with recommendations.
• Develop person-centered recreation/leisure activities and programs.
• Complete treatment notes, plans, and progress notes.
• Maintain NRC Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ID/DD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

Job description

Recreation Therapist - Private Practice

Hansel Union Consulting, Portsmouth, VA

Hansel Union Consulting is an organization dedicated to serving families, children, and adults with intellectual, neurological, and developmental disabilities. Hansel Union Consulting has over 35 years of experience in the human service field and was the first organization in Virginia to offer Behavioral, Speech, Recreational, Physical, Occupational and Psychological therapies in one wrap-around service. We are an equal employment employer and do not discriminate based on race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Job Description

Hansel Union Consulting is looking for a Recreation Therapist Licensed/Registered in Virginia. We pay competitively and have a great suite of benefits, including subsidized health insurance, 401K with a three percent match, six paid holidays per year, and two weeks of vacation.

Recreation Therapist Responsibilities

• What experience developing and implementing evidence-based, individualized interventions appropriate for each patient.
• Administer formal and informal recreational therapy assessments.
• Score and interpret results and write evaluation reports with recommendations and treatment goals.
• Write Recreation Therapy Summary, Report, and develop Recreation Therapy Plan to include recommendations and goals.
• Make and develop recreation/leisure resources to provide person-centered activities and programs.
• Complete appropriate treatment notes, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Abide by the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification Ethics.
• Follow therapy schedule and communicate with clients and clinic coordinators regarding schedule changes.
• Participate in continuing education per requirements of the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Maintain certification with National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy
• Required current certification with National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Be comfortable operating in ambiguous situations and in adjusting work expectations based on CDC guidelines
• Have a stable internet connection for telehealth options

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with individuals in the ID/DD community

Benefits

• subsidized health insurance
• 401K with a three percent match
• six paid holidays per year
• two weeks of vacation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000 - $90,000 per year