Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - PRN

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Havenwyck Hospital (a UHS facility) is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The CTRS utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The CTRS educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post discharge leisure planning and involvement. The CTRS will be responsible for evaluating each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment and recording the results daily. Will attend treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progress summary updates. All therapy is under the provision of services according to the current standards of practice.

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation & generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Free basic life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Student loan repayment program - for some degrees and criteria

Qualifications: Bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation from an approved program required. Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required. Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.

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