Recreation Therapist - CTRS

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

401K with match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Pet Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our team. The role requires working evening and weekend hours and delivering recreation/therapy services to youth residents.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy with CTRS, a current CTRS, and CPR/First Aid certification along with a valid driver’s license. The position emphasizes program development and collaboration with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Activity/Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy with CTRS.
• Current CTRS required.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop recreation/activity programming for all residents.
• Plan and implement therapeutic groups and programs per IEP/IIP.
• Implement Behavior Management Plan and monitor progress with the team.
• Assess residents’ leisure, social, cognitive, and physical capabilities.
• Maintain communication with staff, guardians, and education agencies; update records and IEPs/IPs.
• Participate in on-site and off-site professional development.
• Display professionalism in all interactions with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Assessment

Group therapy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy with CTRS

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7- 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our team. The position does require therapist towork hoursin the evening and on weekends.

Website

https://harborpointbhc.com/

Recreation/activity therapists provide services including assessment, develops activity programming, provide activity/recreation therapy services for all residents.

Essential Functions

• 1.To develop recreation/activity programming for all residents at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center.
• 2.To plan and implement therapeutic groups and programs to meet assessed resident needs as indicated in the Individual Service Plan and prescribed by the Professional/Medical staff.
• 3.To implement the Behavior Management Plan at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, to assess anddocument students’ behavior progress (or lack of progress), to adjust behavioral strategies as needed and in consultation with the treatment team in order to maximize students’ behavioral success.
• 4.To assess residents to interpret strengths and weaknesses in the areas of leisure skills, socialization skills, cognitive abilities, motor development and physical condition.
• 5.To maintain consistent communication with other staff at the facility, including parent(s)/guardians, and local education agencies by consulting with team members, attending meetings, keeping accurate records, completing assigned reports, making phone calls, writing letters and updating IEP’s/IIP’s.
• 6.To participate in professional development activities including on-site training and relevant off-site classes, workshops, etc.
• 7.To display a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, community members, etc.

Full-Time Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptionintoan esteemed Fortune 500®corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician networkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Activity/Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy with CTRS.

Licensure/Certification

Current CTRS required

Current valid driver’s license

CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Management Certification

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Stand, walk, kneel and reach while working with students for approximately 80-90% of the day.

Use the full range of body motion including handling and physically restraining students when necessary. Perform First Aid and CPR. May require physical exertion for recreational activities. Must possess physical ability to assist restraining residents under such circumstances. Must be able to operate 15 passenger van.

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.