Recreational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Pontiac, Michigan, United States Wexford Health Sources Full time
Job Summary:

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team at the Pontiac Correctional Center. As a Recreational Therapist, you will provide treatment services to offenders to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence. You will also provide recreation resources and opportunities to improve offender health and well-being.

Responsibilities:

* Plan, develop, and apply therapeutic interventions based on clinical techniques and procedures related to recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and drama therapy.
* Identify interests and evaluate needs to develop recreational interventions to treat offenders with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
* Participate in treatment/habilitation team meetings with mental health professionals, physicians, nurses, counselors, and educators regarding offender treatment and programming.
* Prepare documentation relating to offender treatment or habilitation plans and participate in the preparation of regular, annual, quarterly, and special reports of activity therapy services.

Requirements:

* Certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
* Current CPR certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
* Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
* Correctional experience preferred

Benefits:

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package, including annual increases, 40 paid days off per year, comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with 50% match, company-paid short-term disability, and healthcare and dependent care spending account.

Work Environment:

Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and healthcare personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.

EOE/M/F/D/V:

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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