Recreational Therapist

1 week ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Green Castle Recovery Centers, LLC Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Recreational Therapist will provide support to clients based on treatment plans and goals, assisting them in finding positive motivation to engage and follow through with treatment recommendations. This role also involves ongoing assistance through continued support of Sanford alumni.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support for carrying out desired overall program outcomes and adherence to rules, local, state, and accreditation regulations and standards.
  • Implement programming at various levels of care, including experiential groups, skills groups, community outings, and therapeutically supported lunches.
  • Orient clients to the program and provide supervision, facilitation, and documentation of recreational therapy activities.
  • Participate in staff development and training, including staff meetings, in-service training, advanced skill workshops, and continuing education.
  • Ensure maintenance of client rights, health, welfare, and safety by providing support to all team members and maintaining continuity of quality care.
Qualifications and Education
  • Bachelor's degree minimum with a recreational therapy degree, required.
  • Active CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification, required.
  • Experience working with clients with eating disorders and/or other mental health issues, preferred.
About Sanford Behavioral Health

Sanford Behavioral Health is an innovative and trusted leader in addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health treatment. We are committed to raising the standard of care across Michigan and filling service gaps. Our mission is to provide high-quality, person-centered care to individuals and families affected by mental health and addiction issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by Federal, State, or local laws.


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