Activity Therapist MTBC, CTRS, ATBC

StoneCrest Center; Mount Clemens (MI); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

StoneCrest Center in Mount Clemens, MI is expanding with a newly renovated satellite campus opening February 2027. We seek an Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities, using recreation, expressive therapies, and group sessions to promote self-expression, coping skills, and positive behavior change.

Join Detroit's leading mental health and psychiatric hospital as we grow access to high-quality behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certifications required; first aid may be required.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient progress.
• Lead therapeutic groups and activities to promote self-expression and coping skills.
• Instruct patients in activities such as arts, sports, dance, or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and adapt activities to meet patient needs.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.
• Maintain patient safety and professional demeanor.

Connaissances

Compassionate

Energetic

Team player

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Outils

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Description du poste

StoneCrest Center is excited to expand its services with the opening of a newly renovated satellite campus located in Mt. Clemens, MI. Scheduled to open in February 2027, this expansion will feature three new units dedicated to serving acute adult patients with a variety of mental health and psychiatric diagnoses. Join us as we continue to grow and expand access to high-quality behavioral health services throughout the community.

Activity Therapist, CTRS, MT-BC, ATR

Do you believe healing happens through creativity, movement, and connection? Stone Crest is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities. In this hands-on role, you will use recreation, expressive therapies, and structured activities to help patients build skills, improve well-being, and reconnect with a sense of purpose during their treatment journey. The Activity Therapist supports the emotional and social well being of patients by planning and leading therapeutic groups and activities that promote self expression, coping skills and positive behavior change.

WHY JOIN STONE CREST?

We are Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

Schedule

Multiple shifts available

Total Rewards For Our Therapist Include

• Health & Wellness – Take care of yourself and your loved ones with medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready – Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match—it’s never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional Growth – Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.)
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.