Recreational Therapist- FULL Time- 40 hours per week in Warren

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Warren
Feb 19, 2025
Department: Behavioral Health FULL Time position 7:00am-3:30pm- - rotating weekends & Holidays GENERAL SUMMARY Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans. Responsibilities: Conducts patient assessments and establishes recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.\| Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions. Coordinates therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization. Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community. Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred. Associates or higher in Recreational Therapy Excellent communication skills Excellent computer skills Previous experience with Behavioral Health populations Education: Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. No additional preferences. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals Department: Behavioral Hlth Hosp Admin 001 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable