Activity Therapist/Recreation Therapist - Fulltime

Uhs • Grand Rapids, MI

258d

About The Position

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for an Activity Therapist - Full Time, 12s. The Activity Therapist is an important role at Forest View Hospital. The Activity or Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing activity and group programming for adult and adolescent patients. The goal of Activity Therapy is to assess, educate and develop recreational social, leisure and daily living skills. This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision, and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence Program.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Recreational or Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic institution.
• CTRS certification or other appropriate certification or license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group programming activities.
• Provides alternative, individual and tailored treatment activities as needed for patient care.
• Complete Activity Therapy assessments and provides opportunities for patients to become aware of leisure strengths and interests.
• Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with safety observation and response to emergencies according to hospital procedures.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hours biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree