Recreation/Recreational Therapist
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg, VA
Retention Bonus

Title: MUSIC THERAPIST OR RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

State Role Title: 49213 - THERAPIST I

Hiring Range: RT ($51,175 - $70,622) / MT ($59,175 - $78,622)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Multiple positions may be filled by this announcement.

Eastern State Hospital located in Williamsburg, Virginia was founded in 1773 with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of Therapist I – Music Therapist or Recreational Therapist.

This position provides Music or Recreational Therapy treatment to meet the psychiatric, social, emotional and physical needs of patients. Plan and implement Music or Recreational Therapy treatment for the adult and geriatric patients. Ensures that all patients will receive the highest quality of care possible.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in planning and implementing goal oriented Music or Recreational Therapy treatment appropriate to the needs of Adult patients with Psychiatric Diagnosis.

• Experience in completing age-specific assessments and evaluations.

• Experience working with psychiatric patients in a clinical setting, in Music or Recreational Therapy and in activity programs.

• If a Music Therapist, must be board certified (CBMT).

• If a Recreational Therapist, must have certification via National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRS).

Additional Considerations

Graduate from a college or university with major studies in Music Therapy accompanied by experience that would meet the requirements for certification.

Board certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC).

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.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.

Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.

For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the “Job Close Date”

Applicants who list “see resume” in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.

Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: REFER TO PAGEUP(JOBS.VIRGINIA.GOV ACCOUNT) 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 .

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.