Recreational Therapist Adolescent Residential

Recreational Therapist Full Time Adolescent Residential

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Work Shift: First/Second Shift (United States of America)
Cost Center: 168 Activity Therapy
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are a tight‑knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life‑changing work each day, serving on a 220‑acre campus and across Michigan with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, research programs and specialty services.

As a Recreational Therapist at Pine Rest, you’ll work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, utilizing clinical skills from your training in expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapy and psycho‑educational interventions. You’ll plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services, assess patients’ capabilities, needs, interests and goals, and design individualized treatment programs aligned with team goals. Excellent customer service, enthusiasm for the program, and a commitment to building belonging and empowerment are essential.

• Assess patient care needs and develop/implement treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassessing according to evolving needs.
• Plan and participate in milieu programming: teaching, skill building, and therapy groups.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Provide input to interdisciplinary treatment plans and participate in rounds/treatment‑planning meetings.
• Monitor for and report risks to patient safety that could lead to adverse outcomes.
• Utilize financial processes to conserve resources.
• Document and report all required information per established policies and procedures.
• Create a client‑friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and maintaining professionalism.
• Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention, including monitoring, assessment, de‑escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Work in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Assist in monitoring documentation accuracy and completeness, conducting chart reviews as needed.
• Lead performance‑improvement activities, serve on committees, and assist in department performance appraisals.
• Take an active role in staff training needs: orientation, competency assessment, ongoing training, and positive communication.
• Collaborate in follow‑up with disciplinary action.
• May conduct functional assessments for patients/clients per doctor’s order.
• Collaborate with AT Clinical Manager regarding internships and other departmental activities.

• Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Certification as CTRS.
• Minimum of three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience for entry‑level planning and implementation of therapeutic activities.
• Knowledge of current therapy principles, expressive arts activities, recreation therapies, psycho‑educational interventions, and group counseling techniques to the level normally acquired through a degree and clinical training at a university‑affiliated hospital.
• On‑the‑job training or formal education in application of therapy/counseling principles and practices for patients with various psychiatric/medical conditions.

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part‑time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University for generous tuition discounts for employees and family members.

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification, which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
NOTICE:
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other – Mental Health Care