Recreational Therapist 9-P11

State of Michigan; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS seeks a Recreational Therapist to develop and deliver habilitative programs using therapeutic activities to promote functional skills and social engagement. The role emphasizes patient participation in leisure activities and a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy and progression through Therapist 9/10/P11 levels with increasing experience. Training occurs at SMPH/WRPH locations as noted in postings.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.
• One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 9.
• Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitative and rehabilitative programming using Recreational Therapy to promote functional skills and activities.
• Assess patient needs and promote active participation in leisure activities to develop skills and social interactions.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

To provide habilitative and rehabilitative programming using the principles and practices of the Recreational Therapy profession in the development and enhancement of functional skills and abilities. Based on an assessment of patient needs, the therapist utilizes a variety of therapeutically oriented tasks and activities to promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary in the performance of various life tasks. The therapist provides programming that promotes active patient participation and presents opportunities for patients to engage in a variety of constructive activities that allow them to explore leisure interests, develop knowledge and skill in various leisure/recreational pursuits and practice skills needed for productive and satisfying interactions with others.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.

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.

View the classification specification at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RecreationalTherapist_13067_7.pdf

View the position description at https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Recreational%20Therapist%20E%20P11.doc

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.

Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to [e-mail].