CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

The Behavioral Center of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provide essential Activity Therapy services. This role involves assessing patients, creating treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic activities to foster cognitive, emotional, and social improvements. You will educate clients on healthy coping skills and leisure resources to enhance their post-discharge engagement. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals seeking positive change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program.
• Certification by the National Certification Board (NCTRC) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Activity Therapy services, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Utilize individual and group activities to promote positive changes.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Cognitive Skills

Social Skills

Emotional Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist role at The Behavioral Center of Michigan.

The therapist is responsible for providing Activity Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions, and discharge leisure planning. The therapist utilizes individual and group activity interventions to promote positive changes in the patient's behavior, such as cognitive, social, emotional, or physical improvements. The therapist educates clients on healthy coping skills and available leisure resources to support post-discharge leisure engagement. Responsibilities include delivering services according to current standards of practice.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program
• Certification by the National Certification Board (NCTRC)
• Experience in a psychiatric setting (preferred)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages are preferred