Summary

As an Activity Therapist at Pine Rest, you'll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. A member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Therapist utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapies and psycho-educational interventions, to plan, organize and implement educational programming. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests, and goals and engages patients in group-based programming consistent with interdisciplinary team's goals. Our Activity Therapists are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Job description

What Will You Do?

As an Activity Therapist at Pine Rest, you'll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. A member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Activity Therapist utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapies and psycho-educational interventions, to plan, organize and implement educational programming. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests, and goals and engages patients in group-based programming consistent with interdisciplinary team's goals. Our Activity Therapists are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete individualized patient assessment within the first 72 hours of admission; plan, implement, and facilitate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Informed (DBT-I) and psychoeducational programming; documentation on patient interactions; participation and communication surrounding interdisciplinary team treatment planning. Identify project and process improvement in coordination with unit and departmental goals.

What Does This Role Require?

Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy.
Registered as a therapist or certification as a CTRS.
A minimum of three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience necessary in order to gain entry-level abilities in planning and implementing therapeutic activities.
Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise, therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreation or occupational therapies, psycho-educational interventions and group counseling techniques at a level normally acquired through completion of degree in area of expertise with successful completion of clinical training at a university affiliated Hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy
Registered as a therapist or certification as a CTRS
A minimum of three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience
Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise
Knowledge of therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreation or occupational therapies, psycho-educational interventions and group counseling techniques
Successful completion of clinical training at a university affiliated Hospital

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Davenport University Tuition Discount

Company overview

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is a leading nonprofit behavioral health provider founded in 1910 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the second largest non-profit behavioral health provider in the United States, Pine Rest offers a comprehensive continuum of mental health services across Michigan. The organization provides psychiatric urgent care, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment, outpatient counseling, teletherapy services, addiction treatment and recovery programs, extensive child and adolescent services, senior care programs, and specialized assessment clinics. Guided by Christian values and professional excellence, Pine Rest serves people of all cultures, religions, and backgrounds while maintaining its faith-based heritage. The organization operates multiple clinics across Michigan including locations in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Holland, Traverse City, and other communities, providing 24/7 crisis support and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF International, Pine Rest combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to address the full spectrum of behavioral health needs.