Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS) Full Time Inpatient Adults

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Certified Recreational Therapist is part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and uses clinical skills in recreational therapy and related therapeutic interventions to plan, organize, and implement ancillary services. The therapist assesses patients’ capabilities, needs, interests, and goals, then designs individualized treatment programs aligned with the interdisciplinary team’s goals. The role serves adult inpatients and works with diverse patient populations in various clinical settings.

The therapist establishes therapeutic relationships, contributes to treatment planning, and participates in milieu programming, including teaching, skill-building, and therapy groups. The role also includes patient-safety monitoring and crisis response, accurate documentation, and customer-service-focused care. In addition to clinical duties, the therapist may support department performance improvement, staff training and performance appraisal activities, chart reviews, and internship coordination in collaboration with the AT Clinical Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy.
• Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• At least three months of relevant psychiatric, medical, or clinical experience.
• Knowledge of current therapy principles in the area of expertise, therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreational therapies, psycho-educational interventions, and group counseling techniques.
• Successful completion of clinical training at a university-affiliated hospital.
• On-the-job training or formal education in applying therapy and counseling principles and practices for patients with various psychiatric or medical conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs, develop and implement treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team, and continually reassess plans according to patient needs.
• Plan and participate in milieu programming, including teaching, skill-building, and therapy groups.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Provide input to interdisciplinary treatment plans and participate as a team member in rounds and treatment-planning meetings as needed.
• Monitor for and report potential patient-safety risks to the Manager and Unit Leaders.
• Use processes that conserve financial resources.
• Document and report required information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional, customer-friendly environment and follow quality-improvement standards.
• Participate in safety management, crisis intervention, and prevention, which may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Assist with monitoring department employees’ documentation for accuracy and completeness and conduct chart reviews as needed.
• Lead performance-improvement activities and serve on committees as needed.
• Assist with department performance appraisals by collecting or completing concurrent input forms and, when appropriate, writing appraisals.
• Help train staff during orientation and competency assessment and identify ongoing training needs.
• Promote positive communication among staff and collaborate in follow-up related to disciplinary action.
• Conduct functional assessments for patients or clients when ordered by a doctor.
• Collaborate with the AT Clinical Manager regarding internships and other departmental activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest.
• Generous paid time off for full- and part-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness.
• Employee Assistance Program with free and discounted services, including therapy, legal, accounting, and gym membership services.
• Discounted tuition for employees and family members through a partnership with Davenport University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level