Lead, Recreation Therapist

UHS • Auburn Hills, MI

6h

About The Position

LEAD CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - Full-Time
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)
Havenwyck Hospital s a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.
For more information, please visit us at www.havenwyckhospital.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead CTRS is responsible for provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The Lead CTRS utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client’s behavior, be-in cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The Lead CTRS educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post-discharge leisure planning and involvement. The Lead CTRS will be responsible for the provision of services according to the current standards of practice.
If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.
Universal Health Services (UHS):
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program required.
• Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required.
• Two (2) years clinical experience required; psychiatric experience preferred.
• Employee must be in good standing (evaluation/employment history, corrective action, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.

Nice To Haves

• psychiatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning
• utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client’s behavior, be-in cognitive, social, emotional or physical
• educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post-discharge leisure planning and involvement
• responsible for the provision of services according to the current standards of practice

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What This Job Offers

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