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Recreational Therapist 9-P11 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Northville, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026

Job Description 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.

To provide developmentally appropriate patient programming using the principles and practices of the Recreational Therapy profession in the development and enhancement of functional skills and abilities. Based on an assessment of patient needs, the therapist utilizes a variety of therapeutically oriented tasks and activities to promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes that enhance physical and emotional well-being. The therapist provides programming that promotes active patient participation and presents opportunities for patients to engage in a variety of constructive activities that allow them to engage in both fine and gross motor activities, explore leisure interests, develop knowledge and skill in various leisure/recreational pursuits and practice social skills needed for productive and satisfying interactions with others.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing. 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.

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 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. Newly Hired Staff will complete orientation at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital 18471 Haggerty Rd Northville, MI 48168. Upon completion of orientation, they may report to and work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital 30901 Palmer Rd.

Westland, MI 48186. All staff and operations will move to the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital in October. 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 View the classification specification at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RecreationalTherapist_13067_7.pdf View the position description at: https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Recreational Therapist 9-P11_.pdf 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. Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov

Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Salary : $27 - $37

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