CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

The Behavioral Center of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare center in Michigan seeks a therapist to provide Activity Therapy services. This role focuses on assessment, treatment, and aiding patients in developing coping skills post-discharge. Candidates should hold a Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and possess relevant certification.

Qualifications

• Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC).
• Experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Activity Therapy services, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Utilize individual and group activity interventions.
• Educate clients in healthy coping skills and discharge leisure planning.

Skills

Communication

Coaching Skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The therapist is responsible for the provision of Activity Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The therapist utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the patient’s behavior, such as cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The therapist educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post-discharge leisure planning and involvement. The therapist will be responsible for the provision of services according to the current standards of practice. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program; Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC); Experience in psychiatric setting (preferred); Basic computer skills; ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.

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