Recreational Therapist jobs in Warren, MI
Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Recreational Therapist
- The Behavioral Center of Michigan
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Warren, MI
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary
Responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. Utilize individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the patient's behavior, such as cognitive, social, emotional or physical. Educate the client in healthy coping skills and available leisure resources to continue the client in post-discharge leisure planning and involvement. Responsible for the provision of services according to the current standards of practice.
Qualifications- Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program.
- Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC).
- Previous experience in psychiatric setting of 2 years (preferred).
- Establish treatment goals and objectives to meet individual needs of clients and determines the TR Modality by which the goals are achieved.
- Evaluates each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment, records results on daily progress notes and follows all documentation policies.
- Develop and apply clinical skills by interviewing and assessing client's level of functioning, observing patient participation in AT/TR Sessions and their response to the same.
- Record behaviorally stated problems and interventions that are pertinent to AT/TR on the MTP problem list and Discharge Summary in a timely fashion.
- Involved in implementing individual treatment plans for clients using the interdisciplinary team approach.
- Display a professional and friendly attitude when communicating and working with other disciplines and outside agencies.
- Show initiative in implementing new treatment programs on an ongoing basis relating to any changes in the mental health field.
- Keep the Chief Nursing Officer appraised of any difficulties or necessary changes required in program or staff development trainings.
- Instruct clients in proper use of equipment and supplies used during treatment sessions - following appropriate protocol.
- Follow Center policy on patient precautions related to RT.
- Complete safety rounds check list.
- Prepare request for supplies and equipment used during treatment sessions - following appropriate protocol.
- Set limits in a therapeutic and consistent manner on a client's behaviors within program guideline and age-specific.
- Identify verbal and non-verbal cures for potential aggressive behavior and applies de-escalation techniques to a situation.
- Identify alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the difference between illusions, delusions, and hallucination; consistently aware of safety issues regarding these clients and takes action when indicated to prevent client harm.
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Recreational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Contingent
- MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan
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Livonia, MI
PART_TIME
- Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the Behavioral Medicine Department awaits YOU!!!! NOTE: Cu...
- 11 Days Ago
Recreational Therapist 9-P11 - Child and Adolescent Services
- State of Michigan
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Westland, MI
FULL_TIME
- The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse w...
- 4 Days Ago
Recreational Services Director
- Omnia Healthcare Group
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Taylor, MI
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY: The Recreational Services Director (Dementia Unit) supervises and provides the Activity program appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and recreational ...
- 21 Days Ago
Recreational Services Assistant Director
- Omnia Healthcare Group
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Taylor, MI
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY: The Recreational Services Director (Dementia Unit) supervises and provides the Activity program appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and recreational ...
- 1 Day Ago
Recreational Services Assistant
- Omnia Healthcare Group
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Warren, MI
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARY: Prescribes and adheres to the Viilla At Rose City in all personal and professional interactions while on duty in and around the facility. Recreational Services Asst demonstrates grea...
- 10 Days Ago
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Youth Counselor-Afternoon Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm
- Vista Maria
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Dearborn Heights, MI
- Job Description Job Description In accordance with the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, professional...
- 5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist 9-P11 - Child and Adolescent Services
- State of Michigan
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Westland, MI
- Recreational Therapist 9-P11 - Child and Adolescent Services Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs...
- 5/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Activities Director
- Regency at Waterford
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Waterford, MI
- Do you have a passion for working with seniors? Are you a good communicator, have a fun-loving attitude and enjoy planni...
- 5/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Full-Time
- UHS
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Auburn Hills, MI
- Responsibilities NEW STARTING SALARIES! CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - Full-Time - Day and Evening Hours...
- 5/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Activity Therapist - PRN
- Acadia Healthcare Inc.
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New Baltimore, MI
- Overview Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for a PRN Activity Therapist to join our team. Harbor Oaks Hospital, New Baltim...
- 5/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Life Enrichment Assistant - Part-time - Eastpointe
- PACE Southeast Michigan
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Roseville, MI
- LIFE ENRICHMENT ASSISTANT Under the direction and leadership of the Life Enrichment Program Manager according to PACE So...
- 5/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Warren, Michigan
Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2010 census places the city's population at 134,056, making Warren the largest city in Macomb County, the third largest city in Michigan, and Metro Detroit's largest suburb.
The city is home to a wide variety of businesses, including General Motors Technical Center, the United States Army Detroit Arsenal, home of the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command and the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the headquarters of Big Boy Restaurants International, and Asset Acceptance. T...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$56,872 to $70,666
Warren, Michigan area prices
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What does a Recreational Therapist do?
Recreational Therapist in Akron, OH
But what is a recreational therapist? “Recreation” and “Therapist” don’t seem like words that necessarily go together.
November 19, 2019
Recreational Therapist in San Francisco, CA
Therapists may use activities such as kayaking or a ropes course to teach patients to stay active and to form social relationships.
October 23, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Sumter, SC
Certifications show prospective employers that individuals are very knowledgeable in the field of recreational therapy and that they have taken time to make use of their bachelor’s degree in the subject.
October 02, 2019