Recreational Therapist 9 - P11
State of Michigan
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Recreational Therapist 9-P11
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
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 psychiatric hospital, where you'll design and lead activities to help patients build life skills, explore interests, and interact positively with others.
It's ideal for someone passionate about mental health support who enjoys using fun, engaging methods to promote patient well-being and independence.
The role requires a mix of creativity, empathy, and knowledge of therapeutic practices in a healthcare setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related field
- Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or equivalent
- Experience in assessing patient needs and developing therapeutic programs
- Knowledge of recreational therapy principles and practices
- Ability to facilitate group and individual activities for skill-building
- Compliance with drug and alcohol testing policies
- Submission of detailed resume, transcripts, and online application via NEOGOV
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.
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.
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: InstructionsIf 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.
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 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 MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
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