Recreational Therapist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTrillium Behavioral Health is a Joint Commission–accredited acute inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Warren, Michigan, and dedicated to serving Central Michigan’s adult population. We place a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, providing 24/7 referral and clinical liaison services, seamless admissions, and holistic treatment environments designed for safety and dignity.If you are interested in joining an amazing group of people who are passionate about helping others during their inpatient psych journey, please keep reading!Our Recreational Therapist is responsible for delivering therapeutic recreation programs that support the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting.Full-Time, in personQUALIFICATIONSMinimum: Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, or a related field.Minimum: 2+ years of experience in recreational therapy, preferably in a behavioral health setting.Required: Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)Helpful: Additional certification in specialized therapy modalities (such as music therapy, art therapy or adventure therapy)Knowledge of behavioral health treatment models, including trauma-informed care.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The duties set forth below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a CTRS. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, as they include all tasks requested to meet the needs of Trillium Behavioral.Establishes treatment goals and objectives to meet individual patient needs and determines the appropriate therapeutic recreation modalityEvaluates each patient’s progress and the effectiveness of therapy, recording results on daily progress notes and adhering to documentation policiesDevelops and applies clinical skills by assessing patient’s level of functioning and observing participation in Activity Therapy (AT) sessionsAttends treatment team conferences to exchange information and assist with treatment plans and progress summariesRecords behaviorally stated problems and interventions pertinent to AT on the Master Treatment Plan (MTP) and discharge summaries in a timely mannerImplements individual treatment plans using an interdisciplinary team approachParticipates in developing new treatment programs based on changes in the mental health fieldInstructs patients in the proper use of equipment during therapy sessionsFollows patient safety protocols during therapy and completes safety checklists as requiredAttends lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay updated on current trends in therapeutic recreationProvides in-services for Trillium Behavioral staff as needed, based on expertiseSets therapeutic limits on patient behavior, identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggression, and applies de-escalation techniques when necessaryObserves and acts upon safety issues for patients, especially related to sensory perceptual images such as illusions, delusions, or hallucinationsPerforms other duties as requested by the Activity Therapy Coordinator