Recreational Therapist Adolescent Residential Full Time

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

22d • $23 - $34

About The Position

The Recreational Therapist is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and uses clinical skills in recreational therapy and related expressive arts therapies and psycho-educational interventions to plan, organize, and implement ancillary services. The therapist assesses patients’ capabilities, needs, interests, and goals and designs individualized treatment programs aligned with the interdisciplinary team’s goals. The role serves adolescent residential patients and requires strong customer service and enthusiasm for the program and Pine Rest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy.
• Certification as a 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, normally acquired through a degree in the area and successful clinical training at a university-affiliated hospital.
• On-the-job training or formal education in applying therapy and counseling principles and practices to patients with various psychiatric or medical conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs, develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, and continually reassess plans according to patients’ 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.
• Participate in rounds and treatment-planning meetings as necessary.
• Monitor for and report potential risks to patient safety to the Manager and Unit Leaders.
• Use processes that conserve financial resources.
• Document and report required information according to 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.
• Work in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Assist with monitoring department employees’ documentation for accuracy and completeness, including 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.
• Participate in staff training, orientation, and competency assessment; identify ongoing training needs and promote positive staff communication.
• Collaborate in follow-up related to disciplinary action.
• Conduct functional assessments for patients or clients per physician order, as needed.
• 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
• Tuition discounts for employees and family members through a partnership with Davenport University

What This Job Offers

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