Activities Assistant, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Holyoke, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave programs

Career growth opportunities

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health in Holyoke, MA is seeking an Activity Assistant to lead scheduled activity groups and support therapeutic interventions. You will document patient responses, adjust activities per treatment plans, and coordinate with the Activity Therapist to maximize patient engagement and outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate care in a behavioral health setting, with a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends, and a focus on age-appropriate activities for teens, adults, and seniors

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Reports to: Director of Clinical Services.
• FLSA Status: None Exempt.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides activity groups.
• Documents the patient's response to groups and progress.
• Provides and documents alternate interventions when groups are missed.
• Delivers groups per protocol set by the Activity Therapist.
• Maintains communication with the Activity Therapist regarding patient responses.
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program.
• Adapts activities to age-appropriate developmental needs.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent

Job description

Facility Name: Valley Spring Behavioral health

Position: Activity Assistant

schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm No weekends or Holidays

Shift: FT Days

Your experience matters:

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Activity Assistantjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment.Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How You'll Contribute:

• Provides activity groups
• Documents the patient's response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
• Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
• Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
• Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Salary Range: $19.03 - $24.58

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
• FLSA Status: None Exempt
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.