Lead Activities Therapy Aide
State of Michigan
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Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping professional therapists run recreational and social activities for patients in a psychiatric hospital to support their mental health and daily engagement.
The role includes planning group and individual sessions, observing patient behaviors, and documenting progress while ensuring respectful treatment.
It's a good fit for someone who enjoys working with people, has a compassionate nature, and is comfortable in a healthcare setting with flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work under supervision of certified or licensed clinicians
- Experience or interest in facilitating recreational, social, physical, or vocational activities
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, staff, and treatment teams
- Proficiency in documenting patient observations and behaviors per hospital policies
- Commitment to providing services with dignity and respect
- Availability for weekends, evenings, and mandatory meetings
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment, random, and other drug/alcohol testing
Full 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. (Download PDF reader)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.
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader)
Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Activities Therapy Aide 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
Activities Therapy Aide E8
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Additional Information
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.
View the entire job specification at: ATA 6-E8
The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
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.As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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.
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If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA Coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent toMDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
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