Activity Coordinator

Options Behavioral Health Hospital; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health and addiction treatment center in Indianapolis is seeking an Activity Coordinator. The role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities for patients, ensuring their mental and physical well-being through tailored interventions. The ideal candidate will have a background in therapeutic recreation and experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• At least two years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting required.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessments through patient observation and interviews.
• Plan and implement activities to facilitate patient progress towards treatment goals.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Recreational Therapy

Patient Observation

Activity Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master's Degree

Job description

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Overview

We are currently seeking an Activity Coordinator at Options Behavioral Health. Options is a mental health and addiction treatment center for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Options provides specialized care for each individual. We offer clinically sophisticated treatment in a warm and nurturing environment, forming close relationships with patients and their families, and treating all with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete activity assessments through patient observation and interviews, gathering information on needs, skills, interests, and limitations to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress towards treatment goals.
• Design and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques tailored to their needs.
• Develop and execute treatment plans with activity interventions aligned with patient needs and interests to achieve treatment goals.
• Plan and execute activity interventions promoting safe leisure use.
• Provide activities that foster social skills development and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to accommodate specific groups' needs.
• Supervise activity staff in implementing the therapy program, if applicable.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients, addressing and resolving complaints, prioritizing patient safety.

Other Functions

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least two years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility is required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training provided upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility policies.

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