Children's Health: Milieu Therapist

Recreational Therapist 9-P11 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services

Recreational Therapist 9-P11 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services

26.00 - $35.85 Hourly

Permanent Full Time

Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

Bargaining Unit

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To provide developmentally appropriate patient programming using the principles and practices of the Recreational Therapy profession in the development and enhancement of functional skills and abilities. Based on an assessment of patient needs, the therapist utilizes a variety of therapeutically oriented tasks and activities to promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes that enhance physical and emotional well-being. The therapist provides programming that promotes active patient participation and presents opportunities for patients to engage in a variety of constructive activities that allow them to engage in both fine and gross motor activities, explore leisure interests, develop knowledge and skill in various leisure/recreational pursuits and practice social skills needed for productive and satisfying interactions with others.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.

Recreational Therapist 9

Recreational Therapist 10

One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 9.

Recreational Therapist P11

Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.

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Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

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At least two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services.

At least three years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services.

Do you have experience working with children and adolescents who have a range of physical, cognitive, and social abilities?

The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 11 am - 7:30 pm and every third weekend Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-7:30pm. Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Recreational Therapist 9-P11 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee

A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status

Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

Did you attach a resume and copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.)

Please provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor. Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

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