Recreation Therapist - CTRS

Brightwell Behavioral Health•East Lansing, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Brightwell Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to provide Activity Therapy services. This role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, implementing therapeutic activity interventions, and assisting with discharge leisure planning. The therapist will use individual and/or group activities to foster positive changes in patient behavior, including cognitive, social, emotional, or physical aspects. Additionally, the therapist will educate patients on healthy coping mechanisms and provide resources for post-discharge leisure engagement, all in accordance with current standards of practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited program
Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC)
Basic computer skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric setting
Additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

Provision of Activity Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions, and discharge leisure planning.
Utilize individual and/or group activity interventions to promote positive changes in patient behavior (cognitive, social, emotional, or physical).
Educate patients in healthy coping skills and provide leisure resources for post-discharge planning.
Establishes treatment goals and objectives to meet individual patient needs and determines the appropriate therapeutic recreation modality.
Evaluates each patient’s progress and the effectiveness of therapy, recording results on daily progress notes and adhering to documentation policies.
Develops and applies clinical skills by assessing patient’s level of functioning and observing participation in Activity Therapy (AT) sessions.
Attends treatment team conferences to exchange information and assist with treatment plans and progress summaries.
Records behaviorally stated problems and interventions pertinent to AT on the Master Treatment Plan (MTP) and discharge summaries in a timely manner.
Implements individual treatment plans using an interdisciplinary team approach.
Participates in developing new treatment programs based on changes in the mental health field.
Instructs patients in the proper use of equipment during therapy sessions.
Follows patient safety protocols during therapy and completes safety checklists as required.
Attends lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay updated on current trends in therapeutic recreation.
Provides in-services for staff as needed, based on expertise.
Sets therapeutic limits on patient behavior, identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggression, and applies de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Observes and acts upon safety issues for patients, especially related to sensory perceptual images such as illusions, delusions, or hallucinations.
Performs other duties as requested by the Activity Therapy Coordinator.