Recreational Therapist 9-P11

State of Michigan; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Recreational Therapist to provide comprehensive recreational therapy for mentally ill prisoners. This vital role involves teamwork and individual assessments to create therapeutic interventions. Candidates must possess a degree in recreational therapy and may have varying experience levels based on the grade of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy required.
• Experience levels vary from no experience to two years depending on role grade.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of activity therapy activities for mentally ill and disabled prisoners.
• Works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to assess needs and develop therapy techniques.
• Handles case management duties for assigned prisoners.

Skills

Therapeutic treatment

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and active military members, offering benefits and services to support military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

We are seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide a full range of activity therapy activities and techniques to meet the developmental needs of mentally ill and/or mentally disabled prisoners within the specific discipline of recreational therapy. The role involves professional recreational therapy assignments used in therapeutic treatment, working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to assess needs, develop, and interpret therapy techniques and interventions. The position includes case management duties for an assigned group of prisoners.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.

Experience

• Recreational Therapist 9: No specific experience required.
• Recreational Therapist 10: One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services comparable to a Recreational Therapist 9.
• Recreational Therapist P11: Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy, including at least one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.

View Position Description HERE and Job Specification HERE.

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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV.

If attaching transcripts, provide a copy of your official college transcripts indicating your degree and graduation date. More info on official transcripts can be found here. Unofficial or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.

For questions or assistance with uploading documents, call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants with a felony conviction per Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible until completion of all sentences, including parole or probation.

Employees must uphold high ethical standards to ensure the integrity of state services. All employees are required to report potential conflicts of interest. Review the Ethical Standards and Conduct (no form needed).

New hires and returning employees after more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), which includes 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training, plus additional online training to complete their non-custody training requirements.