CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Recreational therapists employed in Michigan earn a median of $29.66 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
The therapist is responsible for the provision of Activity Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The therapist utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the patient's behavior, such as cognitive, social, emotional or physical.
The therapist educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post-discharge leisure planning and involvement. The therapist will be responsible for the provision of services according to the current standards of practice.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program; Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC); Experience in psychiatric setting (preferred); Basic computer skills; ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.
From Behavioral Center of Michigan's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Behavioral Center of Michigan is a psychiatric hospital in Warren, MI. Its job board posts jobs for mental health staff, nurses and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Behavioral Center of Michigan
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