Therapeutic Activity Aide: Group & Individual Therapy

State of Michigan; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Activity Therapy Aide to support therapeutic activities for patients at Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital. You will work under a professional therapist to plan, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, and physical groups and events for individuals with psychiatric diagnoses and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include engaging patients in both group and individual activities, coordinating with unit staff and

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a professional therapist, the Activity Therapy Aide participates in the planning, implementation and performance of therapeutic activities in the form of recreational, social and physical groups and Special Events.
• The Activity Therapy Aide will engage patients with psychiatric diagnosis and developmental disabilities in groups and individually at Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital.
• The position assures that dignity and respect are central in the provision of services.
• The Activity Therapy Aide communicates with unit staff, Activity Therapy staff, and treatment team members regarding patient needs and behaviors.
• The Activity Therapy Aide documents observations according to department procedure and hospital policy and attends department and other mandatory meetings as assigned.
• This is a test designated position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Activity Therapy Aide to support therapeutic activities for patients at Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital. You will work under a professional therapist to plan, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, and physical groups and events for individuals with psychiatric diagnoses and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include engaging patients in both group and individual activities, coordinating with unit staff and