Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; CTRS

Responsibilities

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The CTRS utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The CTRS educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post‑discharge leisure planning and involvement.

The CTRS will be responsible for evaluating each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment and recording the results daily. Will attend treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progress summary updates. All therapy is under the provision of services according to the current standards of practice.

• CTRS Sunday to Thursday 10am-6:30pm
• CTRS Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6:30pm
• CTRS Monday-Friday, 10am-6:30pm (For Residential Treatment Center only)

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission‑accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. Our dedicated staff builds strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, fostering ongoing learning and self‑care for the rest of their lives. For more information, visit

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program – for some degrees and criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program required.
• Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required.
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.
• Employee must be in good standing (evaluation/employment history, corrective action, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.

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