Recreational Therapist 9-P11

State of Michigan; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Recreational Therapist to deliver therapeutic recreation services to mentally ill and mentally disabled prisoners. This role works within an interdisciplinary treatment team to assess needs and implement therapy interventions.

Responsibilities include devising and interpreting therapy techniques, and performing case management for an assigned group of prisoners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy required.
• Experience in planning and delivering recreational therapy programs.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and devise recreational therapy plans for mentally ill/disabled prisoners.
• Provide recreational therapy activities within an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Perform case management for an assigned group of prisoners.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy

Job description

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Provides 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. This position requires a person with skills and ability to provide various professional recreational therapy assignments and activities used in the therapeutic treatment of mentally ill/disabled prisoners within the Department of Corrections. This position is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team assessing the need for, devising, and interpreting recreational therapy techniques and treatment interventions. The position has the responsibility of case management duties for an assigned group of prisoners.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.

Experience

• Recreational Therapist 9 – No specific type or amount is required.
• Recreational Therapist 10 – One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 9.
• Recreational Therapist P11 – Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.

Additional Requirements And Information

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The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.