Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist

About the Department: Join our Rochester campus, nestled in one of Oakland County¿s most charming, historic communities. Known for its vibrant downtown shops, local wineries, and top-rated schools, Rochester offers a small-town feel with access to big-system resources. Located in northern Metro Detroit, our campus provides an easy commute and a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Here, you¿ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care while enjoying the unique blend of community and convenience Rochester has to offer.

Role Overview: As a Therapist-Recreational, you play a vital role in enhancing patient well-being through activity therapy. You¿ll develop and implement treatment plans, support patients in achieving their therapeutic goals, and foster socialization through recreational activities. Your work directly impacts patient recovery and quality of life, making this role essential to our holistic care approach.

Why Henry Ford Health: At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do: - Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals. - Evaluate patient progress and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. - Coordinate and lead therapeutic recreational activities for groups of all sizes. - Observe patient responses and encourage socialization during activities. - Provide patients with community resources and information on therapeutic recreational activities.

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What We Offer: Join a team where career growth, collaboration, and mission-driven work are at the forefront. You¿ll have access to learning opportunities that empower you to make a meaningful impact every day.

Join Our Team: Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to deliver exceptional care.

Requirements:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience
• Associates Degree/Technical Degree or higher in Recreational Therapy OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 

Licensure / Certification / Registration: 

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association
• Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Previous experience with Behavioral Health populations

6W is a 20-bed acute inpatient Behavioral Health unit caring for adults with a variety of psychiatric and behavioral health needs. We have a collaborative interdisciplinary team and are looking for a Recreational Therapist who is engaging, creative, and comfortable working with an acute behavioral health population. The RT works closely with nursing, social work, and other members of the treatment team to provide structured therapeutic activities that promote coping skills, socialization, and patient engagement. Behavioral health experience is preferred.