Recreational Therapist Adolescent Residential Full Time

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

21d

About The Position

The Recreational Therapist is part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and uses clinical skills in recreation therapy and related expressive arts, occupational therapy, and psycho-educational interventions to plan, organize, and implement ancillary services. The therapist assesses patients’ capabilities, needs, interests, and goals, then develops individualized treatment programs consistent with the interdisciplinary team’s goals.

The role involves providing therapeutic and milieu programming to adolescent residential patients, building therapeutic relationships, collaborating on treatment plans, and supporting patient safety and crisis intervention. The therapist may also contribute to staff training, performance improvement, documentation review, and departmental activities. Pine Rest emphasizes excellent customer service, professionalism, belonging, and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

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, recreation therapies, psycho-educational interventions, and group counseling techniques.
• Successful completion of clinical training at a university-affiliated hospital.
• On-the-job training or formal education in applying therapy and counseling principles and practices for patients with various psychiatric or medical conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and continually reassess treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• 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 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 necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain a customer-friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and acting professionally.
• Participate in safety management, crisis intervention, and prevention, which may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric or medical care.
• Work in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Assist in monitoring department employees’ documentation for accuracy and completeness and conduct 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 orientation and competency assessment, identify ongoing training needs, and help train staff.
• Promote positive communication between staff members and collaborate in follow-up related to disciplinary action.
• Conduct functional assessments for patients or clients when ordered by a doctor.
• 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