Lead, Recreation Therapist

UHS•Auburn Hills, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
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.