CTRS Recreational Therapist - Creative Arts Therapy

Universal Health Services; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Activity Therapist (CTRS or equivalent) to provide Recreational Therapy services for adolescents and adults with mental health needs. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic activities to promote coping and post-discharge engagement.

The position requires CTRS or equivalent certification; weekend availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• CTRS Certification (NCTRC) required or other Master's Level Creative Arts Therapist with board certification.
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Recreational Therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic activity interventions.
• Utilize individual or group activity interventions to improve cognitive, social, emotional or physical behaviors.
• Educate patients in healthy coping skills and post-discharge leisure planning.
• Deliver services in accordance with current practice standards.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

Group Facilitation

Discharge Planning

Education

CTRS Certification (NCTRC)

Job description

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Activity Therapist (CTRS or equivalent) to provide Recreational Therapy services for adolescents and adults with mental health needs. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic activities to promote coping and post-discharge engagement.

The position requires CTRS or equivalent certification; weekend availability is preferred.