SUPV - RECREATION THERAPY

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

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 $17.4billion. 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.

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.