Title: MUSIC THERAPIST OR RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I
Hiring Range: RT ($51,175 - $70,622) / MT ($59,175 - $80,222)
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
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
• Graduate from a college or university with major studies in Music Therapy accompanied by experience that would meet the requirements for certification.
• If a Music Therapist, must be board certified (MT-BC) within 1 year of starting employment with Eastern State Hospital.
• If a Recreational Therapist, must have certification via National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRS) within 1 year of starting employment with Eastern State Hospital.
• 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.
Additional Considerations
• Board certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC).
• Recreational Therapist certification via National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRS).
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: 757-208-7717 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 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.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
