Inpatient Activity Therapist (Per Diem) - CTRS

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital is seeking a per diem/as needed Activity Therapist to provide activity and group programming for adults or adolescents in an inpatient setting. The role aims to assess, educate and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills.

Essential functions include teaching interactions with families, developing vocational and daily living skills, and transferring skills to community functioning, with nursing team safety support as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution with CTRS requirement.
• Applicable Bachelors or Masters preparation with appropriate mental health licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients interactions with families and significant others in a socially constructive way.
• 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.

Skills

Group therapy

Activity therapy

Patient engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS Required)

CTRS Certification or appropriate licensure

Job description

Forest View Hospital is seeking a per diem/as needed Activity Therapist to provide activity and group programming for adults or adolescents in an inpatient setting. The role aims to assess, educate and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills.

Essential functions include teaching interactions with families, developing vocational and daily living skills, and transferring skills to community functioning, with nursing team safety support as needed.