What Will You Do? 

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

Who Are We?

We atPine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our communityhas the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. Weare much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health systemin the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sitesacross Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness theimpact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day,we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating throughleading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that othersreplicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-artpsychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioralhealth center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs),assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty servicessuch as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry andpsychology, and neuromodulation. Our on-the-job educational programs fornurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists and chaplainsare equipping the next generation of care providers.

We arepassionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Recreational Therapist (CTRS) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) : 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.

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) : 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. Obtain proficiency in specialized Occupational Therapy assessments to aid in patient assessment, treatment goals, and transition of care.

What Does This Role Require?

• Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Required.
• Registered as a therapist or certification as an OTR, COTA, or 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.

What Benefits Do We Offer?

• Medical, dental, vision & life insuranceplans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by PineRest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many freeand discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University providesgenerous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to allemployees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination andharassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background checkand education verification which may include sending a copy of your high schooldiploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employmentis also part of our background process.