Title: RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
State Role Title:
Recreational Therapists
Hiring Range:$52,711-$72,741
Pay Band:
3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/employment-opportunities/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties:
Provide patients quality engagement opportunities through creative and evidenced based therapeutic interventions and groups. Seeking to recognize the uniqueness of each individual in our care and promote self-awareness of their strengths. Provide and outlet for the patients to engage in meaningful interventions while also exploring their own personal interests. Promote resiliency, autonomy and empowerment through a structured and supportive environment to meet psychosocial and physical recovery goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license.
Experience in applying behavioral intervention methods.
Experience as a service provider in an inpatient program for mentally ill, mentally challenged or substance abuse patients.
Experience working with psychiatric patients in a clinical setting.
Experience in activity/group planning and implementation.
Certified Recreation Therapist Specialist (CTRS) or must be able to obtain within 12 months of employment.
Additional Considerations
None.
Contact Information
Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Phone: 757-208-7717/REFER TO PAGE UP FOR APPLICATION STATUS
Email:
EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED
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.
Advertised:10 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
