Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Activity Therapist, CTRS, MT-BC, ATR
Do you believe healing happens through creativity, movement, and connection? Stone Crest is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities. In this hands‑on role, you will use recreation, expressive therapies, and structured activities to help patients build skills, improve well‑being, and reconnect with a sense of purpose during their treatment journey.

Schedule
10‑hour shifts - 4 days a week

Why Join Stone Crest?
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 and co‑occurring substance use disorders.

Total Rewards for Our Therapist

Health and wellness - medical, dental, and vision plans.

Retirement - 401(k) plan with company match.

Paid time off - vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.

Professional growth - industry‑leading opportunities with strong potential.

Responsibilities

Complete activity assessments through patient observation and patient/family interviews to gather information on patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.

Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.

Develop and implement an activities program that includes 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 tailored to their needs.

Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help them achieve treatment goals.

Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games and community outings.

Help patients learn social skills needed for independence.

Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.

Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients, address complaints, and prioritize patient safety.

Additional Duties
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy or related field.

Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.

Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Certifications

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or in process of obtaining national certification; or certified in a specialty area (art, dance, music, etc.).

CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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