ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - PSYCH

Covenant Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an Activities Coordinator - Psych to focus on planning and directing therapeutic activities for patients in a mental health setting. This role involves supervising group activities, contributing to treatment plans, and collaborating with the clinical team. Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree and prior experience in a hospital or mental health environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health field or recreational therapy preferred.
• One year experience in mental health or a related area.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs therapeutic activities for patients.
• Supervises and organizes group activities.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or Recreational Therapy

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Activities Coordinator, Occupational Therapy

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift

Saturday-Monday

Peninsula Overview

Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, has set a new standard for effective, innovative and caring mental health services in East Tennessee. With a combined total of more than 75 years of experience, Peninsula has helped thousands of people recover from disorders and dependencies, and lead healthy, positive and productive lives.

Offering both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults, Peninsula is a leader in the changing healthcare environment. The hospital is located in Blount County, with outpatient centers in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Sevier Counties. Additionally, Peninsula offers care specifically designed for seniors with co-existing psychiatric and medical conditions at the Senior Behavioral Center located at Parkwest Medical Center. Peninsula is truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities it serves.

Position Summary

The activity coordinator plans, organizes and directs a therapeutic activities program in order to provide adolescent and adult patients with acceptable outlets for creativity, expression, socialization, exercise and learning experiences within the confines of treatment aims.

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• 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.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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