Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 .Participate in planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of therapeutic groups and/or individual treatment as defined in each patients Person Center Plan of Service. Conduct Recreation Therapy assessments, identify treatment goals/interventions, administer treatment, and document patient response to treatment and progress related to activity therapy goals for each patient assigned to the case load. Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team for assigned unit(s) and perform fully the scope of duties of a Treatment Coordinator as assigned.Click here to view & here to viewTo 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.
• Attach a cover letter.
• 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:Required Education and ExperienceEducation
Possession of a bachelor\'s degree in recreational therapy.ExperienceRecreational 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.Additional Requirements and InformationYour 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.
This position is located at 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723Any questions can be directed to 989-672-9332As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.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.The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.Follow us on for more job opportunities!#MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroesMDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran\'s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly EmployerState employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state\'s military and veterans; rebuild our state\'s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees\' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at .Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state\'s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at .Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year\'s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents\' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan\'s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.Updated: 2/28/2401RECRTHP - Do you possess a bachelor\'s degree or higher in recreational therapy? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02RECRTHP - Please select your level of experience.

• None
• At least one year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services.
• At least two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services.
• At least three years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services.

03What has been your experience with Interdisciplinary Teams?04What do you feel are the most important aspects of Recreation Therapy?05Please explain your philosophy of Recreation Therapy and what role you feel the recreation therapist plays, or should play, in the overall treatment of psychiatric patients.06*Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

07*Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

08*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

09*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• None of the above

10*Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

11*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes
• No

12*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes
• No

13***DEI - How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?

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