SUPV - RECREATION THERAPY

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital near Virginia Beach, VA, offering acute psychiatric and substance abuse services. A Recreation Therapy Supervisor is needed and candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays to maintain continuity of care and a therapeutic program for adults 18+.

The role supervises staff and interns and oversees program development and documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed and individual recreation services to patients and assess programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean therapeutic environment and ensure patient participation.
• Supervise Recreation Therapy staff and interns, including scheduling and attendance.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS certification or licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

Recreation Therapy Supervisor

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 its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and 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 network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10-minute drive to the oceanfront. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network. Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has an opening for a Recreation Therapy Supervisor. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Position Summary:

Provides prescribed and individual recreation services to patients; assesses, maintains and develops programs to access social, cognitive, physical and emotional functioning. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean therapeutic environment and assures that patients participate in recreation therapy activities; and documents accordingly. Supervises the Recreation Therapy staff and interns; including time and attendance.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

The following are the job requirements for the Full-Time Recreation Therapy Supervisor position:

Undergraduate degree from an accredited school in Therapeutic Recreation and CTRS certification or licensure within the respective field required.

Valid Virginia Driver’s License required.

1-3 years experience working with adults within a psychiatric environment required.

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