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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - PRN w/Non-Traditional Schedule
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What they do
A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$57,406 / year median in Michigan
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities PRN/Contingent:
Non-Traditional Schedule:
TuesdaySaturday:
10am- 6:30pm or Sunday
Thursday:
10am- 6:30pm
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL
(a UHS facility) Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives. For more information, please visit us at www.havenwyckhospital.comPOSITION SUMMARY
The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The CTRS utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The CTRS educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post discharge leisure planning and involvement. The CTRS will be responsible for evaluating each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment and recording the results daily. Will attend treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progrress summary updates. All therapy is under the provision of services according to the current standards of practice. If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Free Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Student Loan Repayment Program- for some degrees and criteria What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?