Recreational Therapist - Therapeutic Arts & Group Programs

pinerest; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) match

PTO

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Davenport University discount

Job summary

Pine Rest in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Recreational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and deliver expressive arts and recreation therapies to support recovery and well‑being.

You'll collaborate with a diverse care team, lead group activities, monitor progress, and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives while upholding compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy is required.
• CTRS certification is required or preferred.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop a treatment plan with an interdisciplinary team.
• Plan and participate in milieu programming and therapy groups.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Provide input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan and participate in rounds.
• Monitor safety, document information, and promote quality improvement.
• Support training and performance improvement activities for staff.

Skills

CTRS certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Therapy planning

Psycho-educational interventions

Education

Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Pine Rest in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Recreational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and deliver expressive arts and recreation therapies to support recovery and well‑being.

You'll collaborate with a diverse care team, lead group activities, monitor progress, and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives while upholding compassionate patient service.