Recreation Therapist Jobs in Virginia

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Company: Psychiatric Solutions Location: Portsmouth, VA Description: The Pines Residential Treatment Centers have been helping children and adolescents overcome a variety of difficulties in a therapeutic, safe and structured residential environment. We offer several distinct residential programs for youth ages 5 to 21 and have emerged as one of the largest and strongest treatment organizations for behaviorally disordered youth. Specifically, Licensed or license eligible Therapists are needed to work with adolescents at our Crawford Center Residential Treatment Facility located in downtown Portsmouth, VA. The Brighton Center service male adolescents ages 09 - 21 years. As a Therapist, you will facilitate individual, group, and family therapy focusing on decreasing aggression and improving impulse control and frustration tolerance within the resident's family and peer relationships. Critical to this position is coordination of the aftercare support services and providers for the residents. We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Interested candidates should apply in confidence with a resume and cover letter including salary history.

Job Title: Certified Recreation Therapist Company: Psychiatric Solutions Location: Portsmouth, VA Description: The Pines Residential Treatment Center Crawford Campus is accepting applications for a key player in supporting the well-rounded care of our residents. As a Certified Recreation Therpiast you will create and implement recreational activities for at risk youth (in a residential setting). The ideal candidate will possess: *Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Art or Music Therapy (Master's Degree preferred) *Certification as CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) *Experience developing recreation programs for children and/or adolescents *Knowledge of the principles and practices of activities, recreation and expressive therapy and motivational techniques The successful candidate will also posses outstanding organizational and problem solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and confidential information in a professional, time sensitive manner. Superior verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the commitment to quality customer service. We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Interested candidates should apply in confidence with a resume and cover letter including salary history.