Therapists are responsible for the evaluation and treatment of campers based on their area of practice while embracing the camp environment. Professionals are encouraged to be creative, playful, and engaging with campers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Develop and implement a therapy program attainable within a 7-week timeline.
-Complete documentation as required within setting.
-Participate in camp life.
-Communicate with other members of the team who support the children on your caseload.
-Provide sessions as written on schedule. Make up missed sessions as schedule allows.
-Participate in orientation week and complete chart reviews for assigned caseload.
-Meet with each camper on caseload and their families during opening weekend.
-Assess each camper on caseload and determine frequency of service.
-Together with the therapy department, determine schedule for treatment during morning and afternoon treatment times.
-Treatment may also include mealtimes, sessions in cabins, and activities around camp as appropriate.
-Develop a carryover plan/program for each camper to be disseminated to each counselor.
-Check in on carryover plans regularly and make adjustments accordingly.
-Train counselors and staff as needed on use of equipment, safety, techniques etc.
-Track data on camper goals.
-Attend all departmental meetings.
-Attend ‘problem solving meetings’ for campers on caseloads as invited.
-Participate in camp activities which includes but is not limited to:
-Eating meals with campers and staff during all work days.
-Assisting in various nighttime activities.
-Provide coverage in units as assigned including covering for counseling staff during afternoon and/or evening rest periods.
-Keep personal quarters clean and orderly.
-Keep therapy areas clean and orderly.
-Complete one report for each camper on caseload.
-Meet with parents on the closing day of camp.
-Comply with all check out/departure procedures.
-Complete other duties as assigned.

Please see our website at baycliff.org for more information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be:

-At least 18 years of age and/or have completed one year of college or equivalent training.
-Dependable and mature.
-Positive, enthusiastic, and patient with children.
-Able to work independently, but also cooperatively as a member of a team, under the direction of the Therapy Director.
-Nationally endorsed and have an active therapy license in their area of practice for the state of Michigan (OT, PT, SLP). For Speech/Language, may have passed the national examination pursuing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to:

-Carry out all physical requirements for Bay Cliff Health Camp Safety Plan.
-Move safely across uneven surfaces.
-Sit/stand for long periods of time.
-Transport light to moderate objects short distances.
-Lift light objects from one level to another.
-Make healthy decisions to promote physical and emotional stamina.

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