THERAPIST II / RECREATIONAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Eastern State Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Recreational Therapist Supervisor / Therapist II. This essential position leads recreation therapy programs and Rehab staff, coordinating care for adult and geriatric patients and working shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays to meet facility needs.

Qualifications include NCTRC certification and experience with program development and supervising others.

Qualifications

• Certification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC).
• Experience with program development.
• Experience supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Recreation Therapy programs and Rehab staff to provide quality programs.
• Ensure that all patients receive the highest quality of care.

Skills

Program development

Supervising others

Behavioral interventions

Activity/group planning

Coordination & delegation

Education

NCTRC certification

Job description

Title: RECREATIONAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR / THERAPIST II

State Role Title: Recreational Therapists

Hiring Range: $60,011 - $82,815

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov?facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and/or overtime as requested.

Supervise Recreation Therapy programs and Rehab staff to provide quality programs that meet the needs of our Adult and Geriatric populations. Ensure that all patients will receive the highest quality of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC)
• Experience with program development

Experience With Supervising Others

• Experience in applying behavioral interventions
• Experience in activity/group planning and implementation
• Experience in coordinating, problem solving and delegating

Additional Considerations

None.

Contact Information

Name: Eastern State Hospital

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.