CTRS Recreation Therapist — Mental Health & Wellness Activities

Universal Health Services; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Contract Activity Therapist to assess and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills for adolescents and adults under an evidence-based treatment approach.

The therapist will plan and implement unit activity services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to define treatment goals and ensure patient care, observation and role modeling throughout the daily program.

Qualifications

• CTRS Certification by NCTRC or equivalent board certification in related Creative Arts Therapy field.
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, educate and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills.
• Plan and implement unit activity services for the assigned program as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

Skills

CTRS Certification

Behavioral health experience

Job description

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Contract Activity Therapist to assess and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills for adolescents and adults under an evidence-based treatment approach.

The therapist will plan and implement unit activity services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to define treatment goals and ensure patient care, observation and role modeling throughout the daily program.