Activity Aide - (PRN)

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare in Flowood, MS seeks a dynamic ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR (PRN) to develop and implement a comprehensive recreation therapy program for patients with psychiatric and related conditions.

The role includes planning and organizing activity therapy, evaluating patients, participating in interdisciplinary teams, documenting per facility standards, and coordinating with other departments to meet patient needs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recreation therapy program to meet physical, social, cultural, and recreational needs of patients.
• Plan and organize activity therapy, evaluate patients' abilities and behaviors, participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams, document per facility standards, and communicate with other departments to ensure patient needs are met.

Skills

Activity coordination

Recreation therapy concepts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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.

Website: Brentwoodjackson.com

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a talented and dynamic ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR (PRN)

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.

Total Rewards for our staff include:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• 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.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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