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Participate in planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of therapeutic groups and/or individual treatment as defined in each patients Person Center Plan of Service. Conduct Recreation Therapy assessments, identify treatment goals/interventions, administer treatment, and document patient response to treatment and progress related to activity therapy goals for each patient assigned to the case load. Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team for assigned unit(s) and perform fully the scope of duties of a Treatment Coordinator as assigned.
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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.
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
Required Education And Experience
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.
Additional Requirements And Information
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 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723
Any questions can be directed to 989-672-9332
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
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.
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.