Activity Therapist CTRS, MTBC, ATR

Activity Therapist, CTRS, MT-BC, ATR

Do you believe healing happens through creativity, movement, and connection? Stone Crest is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities. In this hands‑on role, you will use recreation, expressive therapies, and structured activities to help patients build skills, improve well‑being, and reconnect with a sense of purpose during their treatment journey. The Activity Therapist supports the emotional and social well‑being of patients by planning and leading therapeutic groups and activities that promote self‑expression, coping skills, and positive behavior change.

We are Detroit’s leading mental health and psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental‑health concerns, as well as co‑occurring substance‑use disorders (SUD).

Schedule
10‑Hour shifts – 4 days a week

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off – PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional Growth – Industry‑leading opportunity with growth potential.

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests, and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve their treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients. When needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.).
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care