Activities Therapy Coordinator

Memorial Physician Practices; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health in the Senior Advantage program seeks an Activities Therapy Coordinator to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence in geriatric psychiatric care. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and engaging activities aligned with physician orders.

The position requires a bachelor's in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) or related field, CTRS/Music/Art therapy license, CPR and de-escalation certs, and experience in psychiatric/geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P, LPAT), or similar field.
• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and de-escalation certifications required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs using cultural, religious, and physical disability considerations to determine group and activity suitability.
• Documents patient responses to interventions and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists.
• Formulates initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with attending physician's orders.
• Develops a plan of care with specific, measurable goals, objectives, and patient-specific interventions.
• Provides activities suitable to patient needs and offers varied stimuli in line with the treatment plan.
• Offers quality programming to support patient objectives and needs.
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical staff to achieve therapeutic interventions.
• Provides direction to clinical and unit staff regarding activity-related groups.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Treatment planning

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

Activities Therapy Coordinator - Senior Advantage Program

Full-time

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities TherapyCoordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. 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

The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed therapists and social workers, a registered nurse, and other trained professionals dedicated to the mental well-being of seniors within our community.

How you'll contribute

An Activities Therapy Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriateCompletes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
• Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity-related groups

What we're looking for

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC,ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.
• License: Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

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.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is 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.