Recreation Therapist | CTRS | Mental Health & Arts Therapy

Universal Health Services, Inc.; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist (CTRS or other Creative Arts Therapist) to provide recreational therapy services to adolescents and adults with mental health needs. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, individual and group interventions, and discharge leisure planning.

Responsibilities emphasize education on coping skills and facilitating post-discharge leisure engagement within an integrated care model. Experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Assessment of clients to determine therapy needs.
• Develop treatment plans aligned with standards of practice.
• Deliver individual and group recreational therapy interventions.
• Educate patients on coping skills and leisure resources.
• Coordinate discharge leisure planning to support ongoing recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and set therapeutic goals.
• Plan and implement therapy interventions (art, dance, music, etc).
• Conduct individual/group sessions and monitor progress.
• Provide education on healthy coping and leisure resources.
• Assist discharge planning for continued engagement after leaving the facility.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Recreational therapy

Group therapy

Discharge planning

Education

CTRS Certification (NCTRC)

Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy

Job description

Cedar Creek Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist (CTRS or other Creative Arts Therapist) to provide recreational therapy services to adolescents and adults with mental health needs. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, individual and group interventions, and discharge leisure planning.

Responsibilities emphasize education on coping skills and facilitating post-discharge leisure engagement within an integrated care model. Experience in behavioral health is preferred.