ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision & Rx

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare in Flowood, MS is seeking a dynamic ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR to develop and implement a comprehensive recreation therapy program for patients across age groups.

You will plan activity therapy, evaluate patients, participate in interdisciplinary teams, document per facility standards, and communicate with other departments to meet patient needs. This role emphasizes compassionate care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years of experience working with children/adolescents, geriatric, and/or adults with emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field; 4-8 years of experience with similar populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recreation therapy program to meet patients' physical, social, cultural, and recreational needs.
• Plan and organize activity therapy, evaluate patients' abilities and behaviors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and document according to facility standards.

Skills

Recreation therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR!

About Us:

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a provider of quality psychiatric treatment services for adults, children and adolescents. Our outpatient services are a convenient drive to areas in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. We also provide inpatient services for those who need more structured treatment. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, our goal is to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a secure and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 133-bed acute psychiatric care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi. We are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE®. We provide psychiatric treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, phobia and more. It is important these issues get treated so individuals are able to lead a healthy and happy life.

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a talented and dynamic ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive recreation therapy program to meet the physical, social, cultural, and recreational needs of patients. This includes planning and organizing activity therapy, evaluating patients' abilities and behaviors, participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams, documenting according to facility standards, demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic activities for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients, and communicating with other departments to ensure patient needs are met.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT BRENTWOOD AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years of experience working with children/adolescents, geriatric, and/or adults with emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental disabilities.

Preferred: Bachelors degree in related field preferred. 4-8 years of experience working with children/adolescents, geriatric, and/or adults with emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental disabilities.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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