Recreational Therapist at Trinity Health, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus Ann Arbor Mi

Recreational Therapist at Trinity Health in Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus Ann Arbor Mi. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Department: Partial Adult Hopspitalization
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Schedule: Full time, M-F Day Shift POSITION Overview:
Coordinates a program of activity/activity/recreation therapy services in order to assist patients in recovering from, or adjusting to illness or disability, and in dealing with specific social problems. Confers with physicians and other treatment team members in planning, developing and implementing therapeutic activity/recreational treatment programs. Observes and studies patients' reactions to activity/activity/recreation therapy activities for signs of progress or regression. Budgets program funds and are responsible for inventory, storage and replacement of equipment and supplies. Provides quality patient care considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the psychiatric patient through competent practice and application of the treatment process. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.

What You Will Do:

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Requires Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation OR Music Therapy.
Maintains appropriate current certification (i.e Recreation therapy from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) OR certification and registration from the National Association for Music Therapy and the certification board for Music Therapists..

Experience:
Six to twelve months related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American’s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or SJMHS’s Return to Work Program

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.