Youth Mental Health Recreational Therapist

Hegira Health, Inc. (HHI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HHI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages. The Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) program provides services to youth that have complex, challenging, high-risk needs. The short term, intense, focused mental health treatment program promotes successful integration of youth into their community, allowing the youth to return to their family or community living situation. The PRTF is staffed with a team to provide support and services for the youth.

Hours:

Sunday through Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered as a therapist or certification as an OTR, COTA or CTRS Three or more months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise, therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreation or occupational therapies, psycho-educational interventions and group counseling techniques.

RESPONSIBILITIES

(summary): Assesses patient care needs, develops/implements a treatment plan in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassesses treatment plan according to patient care needs. Plans and participates in

Milieu Programming:

teaching, skill building, and therapy groups. Establishes therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Provides input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan, functioning as a team member. Participates in Rounds/Treatment planning meetings as necessary. Responsible to monitor for and report to the Program Coordinator any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome. Utilizes processes to conserve financial resources. Responsible to document and report all necessary information according to established policies and procedures. Creates a customer/client friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and maintaining professionalism. Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This also may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care. Works with diverse patient populations. Will assist in monitoring documentation of employees in department for accuracy and completeness, conducting chart reviews as needed. Acts as lead in establishing performance improvement activities and serving on committees as needed. May conduct functional assessments for patients/clients per doctor's order.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Psychiatry Application Question(s): Which certification do you have - OTR, COTA or CTRS?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

recreational therapy or related: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person