Activity Therapist MTBC, CTRS, ATBC

About the role

StoneCrest Center is excited to expand its services with the opening of a newly renovated satellite campus located in Mt. Clemens, MI. Scheduled to open in February 2027, this expansion will feature three new units dedicated to serving acute adult patients with a variety of mental health and psychiatric diagnoses. Join us as we continue to grow and expand access to high-quality behavioral health services throughout the community.

Do you believe healing happens through creativity, movement, and connection? Stone Crest is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Therapist to inspire hope and support recovery through therapeutic activities. In this hands-on role, you will use recreation, expressive therapies, and structured activities to help patients build skills, improve well-being, and reconnect with a sense of purpose during their treatment journey.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required. Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required. Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.). CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) plan and company match.
• Paid Time Off – vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional Growth – industry-leading opportunity with growth potential.

Schedule

10 HOUR SHIFTS - 4 DAYS A WEEK