Saniqua Daniels
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with expertise in behavioral health and psychiatric treatment. Skilled in assessing patient needs, developing treatment goals, facilitating interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Experienced in supervising weekend operations, coordinating staff workflow, and managing therapeutic programs, effectively merging clinical experience with leadership and program management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Recreational Therapist Supervisor
Trillium Behavioral Health
Warren, Michigan
09.2025 - Current
- Provide clinical and operational leadership for weekend recreational therapy services within a behavioral health setting.
- Oversee weekend department operations, including staff scheduling, assignments, workflow, and daily program coordination.
- Provide guidance, support, and assistance to staff to promote effective delivery of patient services.
- Conduct initial patient assessments and identify individualized therapeutic needs, interests, strengths, and treatment goals.
- Develop and implement safety care plans based on patient presentation and identified risks.
- Facilitate therapeutic group sessions designed to support treatment goals, socialization, coping skills, communication, and overall patient functioning.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized patient care and treatment outcomes.
Activity Therapist and Work Therapy Coordinator
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Westland, Michigan
11.2017 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee responsibilities associated with the hospital’s work readiness program.
- Manage administrative activities related to patient participation in work therapy and maintain appropriate program documentation.
- Conduct initial assessments upon admission and develop individualized treatment goals based on patient needs, abilities, interests, and functional status.
- Plan, organize, direct, and facilitate therapeutic treatment groups, community outings, and activities designed to support individualized treatment goals.
- Monitor patient participation, behavior, reactions, and progress and modify interventions as clinically appropriate.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with clinical and support staff to promote patient engagement, rehabilitation, independence, and successful treatment outcomes.
Contingent Recreational Therapist
Behavioral Center of Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Designed individualized therapy plans for clients with diverse needs.
- Counseled patients on how they can use leisure time productively while managing stress levels effectively.
- Instructed patients in the use of leisure activities as a means of improving their overall health and well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
Massage Therapist / Spa Receptionist
Buckhead Massage Company
Buckhead, Georgia
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided individualized therapeutic massage services based on client needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and professional treatment environment and ensured proper sanitation of equipment.
- Coordinated appointments, customer service, and payment processing to enhance client satisfaction and streamline operations.
- Engaged in community and corporate marketing events, providing chair massage services to promote wellness for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Lead Massage Therapist /Office Administrative Assistant
Sempre Day Spa
Johns Creek, Georgia
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided individualized therapeutic massage services while maintaining a high standard of customer care.
- Coordinated scheduling, client check-in/check-out, payments, and daily administrative operations.
- Assisted with new-hire orientation and educated employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for clients to improve service flow. and overall spa operation.
Recreation Therapist
Behavioral Center of Michigan
Warren, Michigan
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Planned, organized, and facilitated therapeutic recreation group sessions supporting the patient’s treatment goals.
- Led group sessions to foster social skills and community engagement in the inpatient and partial day program.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed during sessions or while participating in activities.
- Monitored client progress in achieving goals outlined in the treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
Nursing Assistant/Activity Assistant Coordinator
Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center /
Southfield, Michigan
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Supervised volunteer staff during recreational programs and events.
- Oversaw contingent staff to ensure effective execution of responsibilities.
- Assisted by supporting the Activity Director with public relations, administrative duties, assessments, and data entry.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including meals, transfers, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned, coordinated, and facilitated recreational programs and special events.
Education
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Irene's Myomassology Massage Institution
Southfield, MI05-2015
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Career Health Studies
Eastpointe, MI10-2010
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2008
Skills
- Therapy program management
- Staff Supervision & Scheduling
- Work Therapy Coordination
- Staff Training & Orientation
- Quality & Safety
- Patient assessments
- Therapeutic Group Facilitation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Program development
- Patient Engagement
- Clinical & Patient Progress Documentation
- CPR/CPI & Patient Safety
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) — National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
- CPR — American Heart Association
- CPI / Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- NCI Advanced Physical Skills, 3rd Edition Training
Accomplishments
- The Symbol of Customer Service Award-2026
- Recognition as a Captain-2026
- Recognition as a Beacon-2026
Timeline
Part-time Recreational Therapist Supervisor
Trillium Behavioral Health
09.2025 - Current
Activity Therapist and Work Therapy Coordinator
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Contingent Recreational Therapist
Behavioral Center of Michigan
08.2017 - 08.2018
Lead Massage Therapist /Office Administrative Assistant
Sempre Day Spa
09.2015 - 03.2017
Massage Therapist / Spa Receptionist
Buckhead Massage Company
07.2015 - 04.2017
Recreation Therapist
Behavioral Center of Michigan
08.2013 - 08.2014
Nursing Assistant/Activity Assistant Coordinator
Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center /
03.2011 - 04.2014
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Irene's Myomassology Massage Institution
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Career Health Studies
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Michigan University