What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist 9-P11 position at State of Michigan?

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 habilitative and rehabilitative 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 necessary in the performance of various life tasks. 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 explore leisure interests, develop knowledge and skill in various leisure/recreational pursuits and practice 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.

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.

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 E P11.doc

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.

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.

Salary : $25 - $35

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