Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Adolescent Residential Full Time

Posted: 06/11/2026

At Pine Rest, we’re more than one of the nation’s largest nonprofit behavioral health systems—we’re a community of clinicians and specialists committed to transforming lives through innovative mental health and substance use care. We’re currently looking for a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our Adolescent Residential team in Grand Rapids, MI.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Partner with an interdisciplinary treatment team to create individualized care plans for adolescents
  • Lead therapeutic recreation, expressive arts, and psychoeducational group programming
  • Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients while supporting their recovery journey
  • Play an active role in treatment planning, safety, and patient engagement

We’re especially interested in candidates who are:

  • Certified as a CTRS
  • Passionate about working with adolescent populations in a behavioral health setting
  • Excited to deliver creative, engaging, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions

Pine Rest is deeply invested in our team and offers:

  • Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403b match)
  • Generous PTO and tuition assistance
  • A collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on growth and innovation