Intern - Recreational Therapist

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is looking for a Recreational Therapist Intern to join their interdisciplinary treatment team. This role involves utilizing expressive arts, recreation therapies, and psycho-educational interventions to create individualized treatment programs for patients. The intern will assess patient needs and participate in therapy groups, while contributing positively to the treatment team's goals.

Candidates should be enrolled in a therapeutic recreation program, with knowledge of current therapy principles. This position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment focused on mental health excellence.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree program for Therapeutic Recreation.
• Knowledge of therapy principles related to psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Experience in interactive education sessions and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop treatment plans.
• Plan and participate in therapy groups.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Monitor patient safety and report concerns to management.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to patients.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Customer Service

Patient Assessment

Education

Accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Cost Center 168 Activity Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Shift & Status

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non‑profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220‑acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight‑knitted community of healers who witness the impact of our life‑changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading‑edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon‑to‑be‑built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On‑the‑job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers. We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

What Will you Do?

As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Recreational Therapist Intern utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation therapies, and psycho‑educational interventions to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests and goals to design an individualized treatment program consistent with the interdisciplinary team's goals. The Recreational Therapist intern must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses patient care needs, develops/implements a treatment plan in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and continually reassesses treatment plan according to patient care needs.
• Plans and participates in milieu programming: teaching, skill building, and therapy groups.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Provides input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan while functioning as a team member.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting to manager and unit leaders any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Utilizes processes to conserve financial resources.
• Responsible for documenting and reporting all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
• Creates a patient friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and maintaining professionalism.
• Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This may include monitoring, assessment, verbal de‑escalation, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Works in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Serves on committees as needed.
• Promotes positive communication amongst all members of the treatment team.
• Collaborates in follow up with disciplinary action.
• May conduct individualized assessments with patients, within Recreational Therapy scope of practice, per doctor’s order.
• Collaborate with AT Clinical Services Manager and Recreational Therapy Leads regarding internships and other departmental activities.
• Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills.
• Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to patients.
• Responsible to uphold the healing ministry of Christ through relationships that honor integrity, stewardship, empowerment, professional excellence, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.
• Continuous exposure to potentially adverse physical environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What Does the Role Require?

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program for Therapeutic Recreation, or similar degree, which leads to ability to sit for the NCTRC Certification Exam.
• Exposure of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience is helpful to plan and implement therapeutic, interactive education sessions and interventions, though not required.
• Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise associated with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychoeducational interventions, expressive arts, and recreation therapies to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services.
• On the job training or formal education in the application of therapy/counseling principles and practices for patients with various psychiatric/medical conditions.

Notice: Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts. Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.

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At Pine Rest, we are committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment. Join us and discover how we can grow together!