Activity Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a qualified Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of patients' treatment plans.

The role involves assessment, program development, leading sessions, promoting social skills, and supervising activity staff when applicable. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation (Master's preferred) and 2+ years healthcare recreation experience, with CPR/de-escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan.
• Complete activity assessment through observation and interviews to tailor the treatment plan.
• Plan and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, education, and awareness.
• Lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being of patients.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (sports, dance, music, art, relaxation) to meet needs.
• Develop and implement interventions to meet patient goals.
• Promote safe use of leisure time and social skills development.
• Supervise activity staff when applicable and resolve patient complaints with empathy.
• Modify activities for groups and individuals as needed.
• Provide professional and empathetic service to patients.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Patient assessment

Program planning

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

2+ years healthcare recreation experience

Job description

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time.
• Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

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

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

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

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