Recreation/Activity Therapist CTRS Contract

Universal Health Services; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a qualified Activity Therapist. The role involves assessing and developing recreational and daily living skills for patients. Candidates should have CTRS Certification or an appropriate Master's Level Creative Arts Therapist certification, with experience in a behavioral health hospital preferred. This position offers the opportunity to implement innovative therapeutic activities in a supportive environment focused on mental wellness.

Qualifications

• CTRS Certification or relevant Master's Level therapy certification required.
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, educate and develop recreational and daily living skills.
• Plan and implement unit activity services for assigned programs.
• Provide continuous patient care and interaction.

Skills

CTRS Certification

Experience in behavioral health

Education

Master's Level Creative Arts Therapist certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a beautiful and state of the art 72‑bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence‑based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues. Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a Contract Activity Therapist position.

Position Description

The Activity/Recreation Therapist is responsible to assess, educate and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing unit activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Qualifications

• CTRS Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required or other Master's Level Creative Arts Therapist (Pet, Yoga, Dance and Movement, Art, Music, Drama, etc) with appropriate board certification
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred

EEO Statement

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