Lead, Recreation Therapist

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission‑accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital located overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults, building strength, confidence and knowledge in each patient so they may continue learning and practicing self‑care for life.

The Lead Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist (Full‑Time) is responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The Lead CTRS utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client’s behavior, cognition, social, emotional or physical functioning. The Lead CTRS educates the client in healthy coping skills and available leisure resources to continue post‑discharge leisure planning and involvement.

The Lead CTRS will provide services in accordance with current standards of practice.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at .

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program required.
• Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience required; psychiatric experience preferred.
• Employee must be in good standing (evaluation/employment history, corrective action, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.

• Student Loan Repayment
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

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