Inpatient Activity Therapist (Per Diem) CTRS

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a per diem/activity therapist to provide activity programming for adult and adolescent inpatients. The role aims to assess, educate and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills, with CTRS or equivalent licensure preferred.

The position supports ongoing patient functioning and safety, and collaborates with nursing staff to deliver structured activity therapy within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited academic institution. (CTRS Required)
• Applicable Bachelors or Masters preparation with appropriate mental health support licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients activities and group programming for adults or adolescents in inpatient setting.
• Develop productive skills for vocational, avocational, and daily living activities.
• Provide opportunities to become aware of leisure strengths and interests.
• Transfer learned activity skills to ongoing functioning in the community.
• Perform individual assessments of functional living skills.
• Assist Nursing Team with safety duties.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

Appropriate mental health support licensure (Bachelor or Master preparation)

Job description

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a per diem/activity therapist to provide activity programming for adult and adolescent inpatients. The role aims to assess, educate and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills, with CTRS or equivalent licensure preferred.

The position supports ongoing patient functioning and safety, and collaborates with nursing staff to deliver structured activity therapy within a multidisciplinary team.