Recreational Therapist 9 - P11
State of Michigan
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Recreational Therapist 9-P11 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services
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 creating and leading fun, therapeutic activities for children and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital to help them build physical, emotional, and social skills through play and recreation.
A good fit would be someone with a background in recreational therapy who enjoys working with young patients in a mental health setting and is passionate about promoting well-being through engaging programs.
The role supports patient recovery by encouraging participation in activities that match their developmental needs.
Key Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy
- For Recreational Therapist 9: No specific professional experience required
- For Recreational Therapist 10: One year of professional experience in recreational therapy equivalent to a Therapist 9
- Ability to assess patient needs and develop appropriate therapeutic programs
- Experience providing recreational therapy services to children and adolescents in a psychiatric setting
- Subject to pre-employment, random, and other drug/alcohol testing
- Submission of resume, official transcripts (if applicable), 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 developmentally appropriate patient 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 that enhance physical and emotional well-being. 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 engage in both fine and gross motor activities, explore leisure interests, develop knowledge and skill in various leisure/recreational pursuits and practice social 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.
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
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.
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%209-P11_.pdf
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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