Top 31 Recreation therapist Jobs in Alexandria Va

Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit
VHC Health —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Music Therapist (MT-BC) & Activities Professional
Kensington Senior Living, LLC —Reston, VA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Recreation Specialist $25/hr
Choice Respect Independence - CRi —Chantilly, VA
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
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Art Therapist
Adelphi Staffing —Rockville, MD
- $50 an hour
- Contract
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Pediatrics
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Therapeutic Recreation Leader
City of Alexandria, VA —Alexandria, VA
- $45,121.96 - $60,441.94 a year
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Art Therapist
Martha's Table —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
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Therapeutic Recreation Leader
City of Alexandria —Alexandria, VA
- $45,121.96 - $60,441.94 a year
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Prince William County Public Schools —Prince William County, VA
- $112,948 - $183,090 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- High school
- Mid-level
Therapeutic Recreation Leader (At-Will)
City of Alexandria, VA —Alexandria, VA
- $21.05 - $28.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Expressive Art Therapist Hybrid, 75 % remote Greater Washington DC area/ Southern Maryland
Applied Behavioral Analysis company —Washington, DC
- $27 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- HIPAA
- Flexible schedule
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Full-Time Licensed Recreational/Music/Art Therapist
Signet Health Corporation —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
Therapeutic Recreation Counselor
City of Hampton —Community, VA
- $33,280 - $36,608 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Military encouraged
- 1 year
- Tuition reimbursement
Assistant Director of Sport Programs and Recreation
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
ART THERAPY TEACHER
St Coletta Of Greater Washington Inc —Washington, DC
- $65,617.00 - $75,880.80 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
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Life Enrichment Manager-Health Care Center/Skilled Nursing
The Virginian —Fairfax, VA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Office
Child Life Specialist
Children's National Hospital —Washington, DC
- $54,683.20 - $91,145.60 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Activities Director
Potomac Courts Assisted Living —Potomac, MD
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Outpatient Art Therapist (Part-Time)
Ellie Mental Health - 016 —Rockville, MD
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Art Therapist
Friends in Transition —Bethesda, MD
- Part-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
Director of Life Enrichment
HarborChase of Olney —Olney, MD
- Call employer
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit

VHC Health -
Arlington, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

BLS Certification
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Job Description Summary

Step into a role where compassion meets creativity and every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact. As a Recreational Therapist in Behavioral Health, you’ll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team dedicated to treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.

Our unit cares for adult patients (18+) with a wide range of psychiatric needs, maintaining a supportive patient ratio of approximately 1:5–1:8 depending on census and acuity. In this dynamic role, your day will blend clinical insight with hands-on engagement: conducting initial assessments and 72-hour reassessments, leading therapeutic group activities such as art, recreation, and exercise, and helping coordinate enriching experiences like pet therapy and volunteer services.

What truly sets this team apart is its culture. This is a family-oriented environment where collaboration is essential, every voice matters, and all staff share responsibility for patient care. You’ll utilize skills like therapeutic communication, milieu management, and goal-setting to empower patients on their recovery journey while also being supported by colleagues who value teamwork, advocacy, and connection. Our unit continues to evolve, with recent accomplishments including initiatives that enhance patient comfort and consistently high satisfaction scores. As services expand, so do opportunities for professional growth and innovation within the department.

CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists) and those with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management (Therapeutic Recreation concentration) are encouraged to apply!

If you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, lead impactful programming, and be part of a team that truly supports one another, this is the place for you.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Recreational Therapist provides therapeutic leisure activity in accordance with standards of practice for Recreational Therapy for patients with disabilities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or an approved related field is required.

Experience:

One year experience in acute inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

BLS certification is required

Food Manager certification is preferred

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
\nIn addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
\nVHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
\nThe posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
\nVHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
\nVHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

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recreation therapist jobs in alexandria va

Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit

Music Therapist (MT-BC) & Activities Professional

Recreation Specialist $25/hr

Art Therapist

Therapeutic Recreation Leader

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Therapeutic Recreation Leader

HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Therapeutic Recreation Leader (At-Will)

Expressive Art Therapist Hybrid, 75 % remote Greater Washington DC area/ Southern Maryland

Full-Time Licensed Recreational/Music/Art Therapist

Therapeutic Recreation Counselor

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Life Enrichment Manager-Health Care Center/Skilled Nursing

Child Life Specialist

Activities Director

Outpatient Art Therapist (Part-Time)

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