Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Per Diem

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition discount with Davenport Univ.

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is seeking an Activity Therapist in Michigan. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to plan, organize, and implement expressive arts and activity-based therapies, assessing patient needs and goals to engage them in group programs.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on improving functional outcomes and reducing gaps in access to care. Competitive benefits are offered for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy is required or equivalent.
• CTRS certification or therapist registration is required.
• Minimum three months of psychiatric/medical/clinical experience.
• Knowledge of expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapies, and psycho-educational interventions.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments within 72 hours of admission and plan DBT-I and psychoeducational programming.
• Document interactions and support interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Identify process improvements in coordination with unit goals.

Skills

Group counseling techniques

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psycho-educational interventions

Therapy planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy

CTR S certification (CTRS)

Job description

Cost Center

168 Activity Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Work Shift

Shift & Status

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. Our on-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

What Will You Do?

As an Activity Therapist at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Amember of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Therapist utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapies and psycho-educational interventions, to plan, organize and implement educational programming. Assesses patients’ capabilities, needs, interests, and goals and engages patients in group-based programming consistent with interdisciplinary team’s goals.Our Activity Therapists are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. Our on-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete individualized patient assessment within the first 72 hours of admission; plan, implement, and facilitate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Informed (DBT-I) and psychoeducational programming; documentation on patient interactions; participation and communication surrounding interdisciplinary team treatment planning. Identify project and process improvement in coordination with unit and departmental goals.

What Does This Role Require?

• Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy.
• Registered as a therapist or certification as a CTRS.
• A minimum of three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience necessary in order to gain entry-level abilities in planning and implementing therapeutic activities.
• Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise, therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreation or occupational therapies, psycho-educational interventions and group counseling techniques at a level normally acquired through completion of degree in area of expertise with successful completion of clinical training at a university affiliated Hospital.

What Benefits Do We Offer?

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.
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The equivalent base pay range for this position is $20.75 - $31.13. Your interview and offer letter will specify whether the role is hourly or salaried. Please note that this range does not include potential shift differentials, incentives, or bonuses, which may be part of the total compensation package. Final base pay will be determined based on location, experience, education, certifications, and FTE status.