Recreational Therapist 9-P11 - Caro Psychiatric Hospital

State of Michigan • Caro, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. This position involves planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of therapeutic groups and/or individual treatment as defined in each patient's Person Center Plan of Service. The role includes conducting Recreation Therapy assessments, identifying treatment goals/interventions, administering treatment, and documenting patient response to treatment and progress related to activity therapy goals for each patient assigned to the caseload. The position also requires active participation as a member of the interdisciplinary team for assigned unit(s) and performing the full scope of duties of a Treatment Coordinator as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.
• Recreational Therapist 9: No specific type or amount is required.
• Recreational Therapist 10: One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 9.
• Recreational Therapist P11: Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.
• Must apply online via NEOGOV.
• Relevant experience and/or education must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of official transcripts (scanned copies accepted; web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not accepted). Official transcripts must provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
• Subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of therapeutic groups and/or individual treatment as defined in each patients Person Center Plan of Service.
• Conduct Recreation Therapy assessments, identify treatment goals/interventions, administer treatment, and document patient response to treatment and progress related to activity therapy goals for each patient assigned to the case load.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team for assigned unit(s) and perform fully the scope of duties of a Treatment Coordinator as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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