Recreational Therapist

3 months ago

Grand Rapids, United States Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Full time
Cost Center
Activity Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours
0

Work Shift
Resource (United States of America)

Shift & Status

Who Are We?

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 much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

What Will You Do?

As an Activity Therapist at Pine Rest, you'll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. A member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Therapist utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapies and psycho-educational interventions, to plan, organize and implement educational programming. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests, and goals and engages patients in group-based programming consistent with interdisciplinary team's goals. Our Activity Therapists are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Recreational Therapist (CTRS) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) :
  • Complete individualized patient assessment within the first 72 hours of admission.
  • Plan, implement, and facilitate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Informed (DBT-I) and psychoeducational programming.
  • Documentation on patient interactions.
  • Participation and communication surrounding interdisciplinary team treatment planning.
  • Identify project and process improvement in coordination with unit and departmental goals.
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) :
  • Complete individualized patient assessment within the first 72 hours of admission.
  • Plan, implement, and facilitate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Informed (DBT-I) and psychoeducational programming.
  • Documentation on patient interactions.
  • Participation and communication surrounding interdisciplinary team treatment planning.
  • Identify project and process improvement in coordination with unit and departmental goals.
  • Obtain proficiency in specialized Occupational Therapy assessments to aid in patient assessment, treatment goals, and transition of care.
What Does This Role Require?
  • Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required.
  • Registered as a therapist or certification as an OTR, COTA, or CTRS.
  • A minimum of three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience necessary in order to gain entry-level abilities in planning and implementing therapeutic activities.
  • Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise, therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreation or occupational therapies, psycho-educational interventions and group counseling techniques at a level normally acquired through completion of degree in area of expertise with successful completion of clinical training at a university affiliated Hospital.
What Benefits Do We Offer?
  • 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 provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

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Notice:

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.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.

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