Therapeutic Recreation Specialist — Behavioral Health (+$5K Sign-On)

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

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.