Per Diem Activity Therapist (CTRS) – Inpatient Rehab

Universal Health Services; Eastmont (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital, a 108-bed facility, provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues. We are seeking a per diem Activity Therapist to deliver activity and group programming for adult or adolescent patients in an inpatient setting.

The role focuses on assessing, educating and developing recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills, with responsibilities including teaching family interactions, developing skills, and transferring skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution (CTRS required).
• Applicable Bachelor’s or Master’s preparation with appropriate mental health support licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide activity and group programming for adult or adolescent patients in inpatient setting.
• Assess, educate and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills.
• Teach patients to interact with families in a socially constructive way.
• Develop productive skills for vocational, avocational and daily living activities.
• Provide opportunities to identify leisure strengths and interests.
• Transfer learned activity skills to community functioning.
• Perform individual assessments of functional living skills.
• Assist Nursing Team with safety duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient interactions

Education

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS or licensed mental health licensure

Job description

Forest View Hospital, a 108-bed facility, provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues. We are seeking a per diem Activity Therapist to deliver activity and group programming for adult or adolescent patients in an inpatient setting.

The role focuses on assessing, educating and developing recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills, with responsibilities including teaching family interactions, developing skills, and transferring skills to