Recreational Therapist 9-P11
State of Michigan
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Recreational Therapist 9 - P11
State of Michigan
Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$26 - $35.85
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a recreational therapist in a Michigan veterans' home, where you'll assess residents' needs, plan and run engaging activities, and collaborate with a team to improve their well-being through therapy.
It's ideal for someone passionate about helping veterans, with a background in recreational therapy and strong organizational skills.
The role requires meeting strict federal health standards and may involve drug testing.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy
- For Recreational Therapist 9: No specific experience required
- For Recreational Therapist 10: One year of professional experience equivalent to Recreational Therapist 9
- For Recreational Therapist P11: Two years of professional experience equivalent to Recreational Therapist, including one year at level 10
- Ability to assess, plan, coordinate, document, and implement therapeutic activities
- Compliance with Federal Veteran Affairs Regulations and CMS standards
- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Activities Director the recreation therapist is responsible for working with an inter-disciplinary team and activity therapy aides to assess, plan, coordinate, document and implement all therapeutic activities at DJJHV. Every recreation therapist is responsible for meeting the needs and interests of every member while exceeding Federal Veteran Affairs Regulations and striving to meet Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards.To view the position description, please click here.
**This is a test designated position and subject to random drug and alcohol testing**
Requirements
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 Information
View the classification specification at https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/RecreationalTherapist.pdf
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