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: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Ability to plan and implement goal oriented RT treatment appropriate to the needs of adult/geriatric, psychriatric patients. Attend and actively participate in scheduled patient related conferences. Demonstrate good oral and written skills for communicating patient progress. Ability to integrate knowledge, skills, abilities and RT principles to practice. Ability to complete age-specific assessments and evaluations. Must be able to drive State Van in order to safely transport patients to activities and outings. Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.

Minimum Qualifications

•Valid driver’s license. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•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.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717/REFER TO PAGE UP FOR APLLICATION 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.