Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

UHS • Auburn Hills, MI

137d

About The Position

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The CTRS utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The CTRS educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post discharge leisure planning and involvement. The CTRS will be responsible for evaluating each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment and recording the results daily. Will attend treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progress summary updates. All therapy is under the provision of services according to the current standards of practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program required.
• Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required.
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.
• Employee must be in good standing (evaluation/employment history, corrective action, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Recreational Therapy services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Utilization of individual and/or group activity interventions to promote positive behavioral changes.
• Education of clients in healthy coping skills and leisure resources.
• Evaluation of each client's progress and effectiveness of therapy treatment.
• Attendance at treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations.
• Assistance with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progress summary updates.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees