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Activity Therapy Aide 6-E8 Wrph-Child And Adolescent Services
Posted on Aug. 28, 2026
- Northville, United States of America
- 22.0 - 28.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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Job Description
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. (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) ( PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
Under the guidance of a professional therapist, the Activity Therapy Aide participates in the planning, implementation and performance of therapeutic activities in the form of recreational, social and physical groups and Special Events. The Activity Therapy Aide will engage patients with psychiatric diagnosis and developmental disabilities in groups and individually at Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital. This position assures that dignity and respect are central in the provision of services. The Activity Therapy Aide communicates with unit staff, Activity Therapy staff, and treatment team members regarding patient needs and behaviors. The Activity Therapy Aide documents observations according to department procedure and hospital policy and attends department and other mandatory meetings as assigned. This is a test designated position subject to random drug and 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 in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- 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 (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Activities Therapy Aide 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
Activities Therapy Aide E8
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Additional Requirements and Information
Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/ActivitiesTherapyAide.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
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.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
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.
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.
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Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent toMDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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