Recreation Therapist (CTRS) – Holistic Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Contract Activity Therapist to assess and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills for adolescents and adults within a behavioral health unit.

The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement unit activities, while modeling patient care and supporting goal attainment through evidence-based approaches and an integrated medicine framework.

Qualifications

• CTRS certification required or other master’s level creative arts therapist with board certification
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred
• Certification or licensure in a related art therapy discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills
• Plan and implement unit activity services as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling

Skills

CTRS Certification

Behavioral health experience

Education

Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related field

Job description

Universal Health Services' Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Contract Activity Therapist to assess and develop recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills for adolescents and adults within a behavioral health unit.

The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement unit activities, while modeling patient care and supporting goal attainment through evidence-based approaches and an integrated medicine framework.