Activity Therapist, ATR

Activity Therapist

Join our Stone Crest team! We are Detroit's leading mental health and psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

The Activity Therapist supports the emotional and social well-being of patients by planning and leading therapeutic groups and activities that promote self-expression, coping skills, and positive behavior change.

Schedule: 10 hour shifts - 4 days a week

Total rewards for our therapist include:

• Health & wellness Take care of yourself and your loved ones with medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement ready Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company matchit's never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
• Paid time off Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional growth Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

Essential functions:

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient's needs, skills, interests, and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other functions:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/experience/skill requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or related field required.
• Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses/designations/certifications:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.)
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.