Recreational Therapist jobs in Canton, 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 9-P11 - Center for Forensic Psychiatry
  • State of Michigan
  • Saline, 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 workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
     
    Recreational Therapists use the principles and practices of recreational therapy to assess the functional skills of patients, developing and providing adaptive therapeutic recreational programs suited for each individual patient. Therapeutic programs are based on identified patient needs. The Recreational Therapist works with other Rehabilitation Services staff to provide therapeutic activity programs on treatment units and, at times, in a centralized program area called Main Street. The Recreational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team and is a treatment team member for their assigned unit.
     
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      To be considered for this position you must:
     
    • 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.
    • Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
    • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
    • Attach a cover letter.
    • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions

    Education
    Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.

    Experience

    Recreational Therapist 9
    No specific type or amount is required.

    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.

    If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.  Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

    Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
      
    This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.

     
    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
      
     The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
      
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Recreational Services Director
  • Omnia Healthcare Group
  • Ypsilanti, MI FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Services Director JOB SUMMARY: The Recreational Services Director supervises and provides the Activity program appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, an...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Director of Recreational Activities
  • Optalis Healthcare
  • Ann Arbor, MI FULL_TIME
  • Director of Recreational Activities—Ann Arbor location 4701 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Recreational Activi...
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Director of Recreational Activities
  • Optalis Healthcare
  • Ann Arbor, MI FULL_TIME
  • Director of Recreational Activities—Ann Arbor location 4701 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Recreational Activi...
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Physical Therapist
  • Team Rehabilitation Services, LLC
  • Howell, MI FULL_TIME
  • Overview Team Rehab is a network of therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy clinics in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Georgia. Our mission is to provide the best outpatient physical th...
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Physical Therapist
  • United States Air Force
  • Ann Arbor, MI FULL_TIME
  • GETTING BODIES BACK IN MOTIONWhen Airmen suffer from illness or injury, their motor functions can be adversely compromised. Providing services that help restore function, improve mobility and relieve ...
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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  • Henry Ford Health System
  • Jackson, MI
  • Provides therapeutic recreation services to patients referred for services to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a pers...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) -PRN
  • UHS
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • Responsibilities NEW STARTING SALARIES! CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - PRN - HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS f...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Full-Time
  • UHS
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • Responsibilities NEW STARTING SALARIES! CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - Full-Time - Day and Evening Hours...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activity Director Sign On Bonus $ 5,000 Full time
  • Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc.
  • Livonia, MI
  • $5000 Sign on Bonus! Do you have a passion for working with seniors? Are you a good communicator, have a fun-loving atti...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Contingent
  • Henry Ford Health System
  • Jackson, MI
  • GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides therapeutic recreation services to patients referred for services to restore, remediate and re...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Full-Time
  • Universal Health Services
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • Responsibilities NEW STARTING SALARIES! CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - Full-Time - Day and Evening Hours...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist - Contingent
  • Trinity Health
  • Chelsea, MI
  • Employment Type: Part timeShift: Evening Shift Description: Looking for an energetic and creative candidate to work with...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Youth Counselor-Afternoon Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm
  • Vista Maria
  • Dearborn Heights, MI
  • Job Description Job Description In accordance with the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, professional...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Canton, officially the Charter Township of Canton, is a charter township of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located about 8 miles (13 km) west of the city limits of Detroit and 8 miles (13 km) east of the city limits of Ann Arbor. As of the 2010 census, the township had a population of 90,173, making it Michigan's second largest township and eleventh largest community. Canton is ranked as 96th highest-income place in the United States with a population of 50,000 or more. Canton Township is also consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the United States, as well as i...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$57,775 to $71,788
Canton, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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