Recreational Therapist

4 days ago

Pontiac, Michigan, United States Wexford Health Sources Full time
Job Title: Recreational Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Recreational Therapist to join our team at Wexford Health Sources. As a Recreational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing treatment services to offenders, promoting their health and well-being, and helping them achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the designated Wexford Health Manager and Clinical supervision from the Mental Health Supervisor, you will provide offenders with treatment services to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate, improving their 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 pertinent personnel, such as 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.
  • Provide professional direction to other staff and volunteers.
  • Develop and conduct recreational programs designed for group or individual participation, collect and analyze data to evaluate progress towards objectives, and develop recommendations for the treatment/habilitation team.
Requirements:
  • Certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
  • Current CPR certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
  • Correctional experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.

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