ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - PSYCH

Covenant Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a qualified professional in mental health or recreational therapy to supervise and organize group activities within a hospital setting. The role includes contributing to treatment plans, counseling patients, and coordinating with the Clinical Director on supplies and budget.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a mental health field or recreational therapy and at least one year of hospital experience in mental health, with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health field or recreational therapy preferred.
• One year hospital experience in mental health or related area or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises group activities.
• Organizes and arranges group activities.
• Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Counsels and shares educational information with patients.
• Verbally communicates events to appropriate staff.
• Determines program needs and purchases supplies with Clinical Director.
• Participates in treatment teams on a rotating basis with Clinical Director.
• Counsels patients in selection of activities meeting leisure item needs and interests.
• Meets with Clinical Director as needed.
• Communicates with unit leaders; shares patient information and concerns.
• Performs CQI activities.
• Assists in preparation of activity portion of budget.
• Maintains patient care competency per age-specific needs of the population.

Skills

Counseling

Patient education

Team collaboration

Budget planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health or recreational therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervises group activities.
• Organizes and arranges group activities.
• Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Counsels and shares educational information with patients.
• Verbally communicates events to appropriate staff.
• Determines program needs and purchases supplies in cooperation with the Clinical Director.
• Participates in treatment teams on a rotating basis in cooperation with the Clinical Director.
• Counsel patients in selection of activities which meet leisure item needs and interests utilizing existing skills.
• Meets with Clinical Director as needed.
• Seeks consultation from Clinical Director as needed.
• Communicates directly with unit leaders. Shares patient information, program needs and concerns appropriately.
• Participates in CQI activities.
• Assists Clinical Director with preparation of activity portion of budget.
• Demonstrates competency in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in mental health field or Recreational therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year hospital experience in mental health or related area or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Licensure Requirement:

CPR required.