Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Annual and Sick Leave

11 paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Hampton, VA, is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team at the B.J. Roberts Behavioral Health Center.

The role provides therapeutic recreation services to adults experiencing behavioral health crises and helps individuals develop coping skills, improve socialization, and achieve their treatment goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 noon to 8:30 pm, with one weekend per month required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a closely related field.
• 1 year of experience working with individuals in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' leisure interests, abilities, and needs using standardized tools and collaboration with the treatment team.
• Develop and implement individualized and group recreation therapy treatment plans aligned with clinical goals.
• Facilitate therapeutic recreation interventions that support treatment objectives, including stress management and social interaction.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust interventions to support growth, recovery, and wellness.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, nursing staff, and other service providers to integrate recreation therapy into comprehensive treatment plans.

Skills

1 year experience in behavioral health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12 noon to 8:30 pm, with one weekend per month required

Annual Salary: $49,284

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist to join our team at the B.J. Roberts Behavioral Health Center. This position provides therapeutic recreation services to adults experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises and helps individuals develop coping skills, improve socialization, and achieve their treatment goals.

The B.J. Roberts Behavioral Health Center is an urgent care center serving adults experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises. The center supports Emergency Services, Marcus Alert, the 23-Hour Crisis Observation Program, and the Regional Crisis Stabilization Center, providing coordinated services to individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess clients' leisure interests, abilities, and needs using standardized tools, clinical observation, and collaboration with the treatment team.
• Develop and implement individualized and group recreation therapy treatment plans aligned with clinical goals.
• Facilitate therapeutic recreation interventions that support treatment objectives, including stress management, emotional regulation, social interaction, and self-esteem building.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust interventions to support continued growth, recovery, and wellness.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and incident reports, in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, nursing staff, and other service providers to integrate recreation therapy into comprehensive treatment plans.

Why Join H-NNCSB?

Since 1971, H-NNCSB has provided behavioral health services to residents of Hampton and Newport News, supporting individuals affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Annual and Sick Leave
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts
• and more

Current H-NNCSB employees are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.