Activity Coordinator

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, part of Oceans Healthcare, seeks an Activity Coordinator to support structured therapeutic activities under CTRS supervision and contribute to patient progress in a behavioral health setting.

You will assist in planning activities, coordinate with the treatment team, document outcomes, and help with discharge planning while addressing safety and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing therapeutic recreational activities under supervision of CTRS.
• Plan and conduct individual and group activities as assigned by CTRS.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team and report on patients.
• Document promptly in medical records.
• Communicate with patients and families in a sensitive manner.
• Identify safety and mobility needs with CTRS guidance.
• Assist in discharge planning considering patient needs and support system.

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

The Activity Coordinator assists in providing structured activities under the supervision of the CTRS to further patient/family/group progress in treatment according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, the Oceans' Mission, Performance Improvement standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Under the supervision of the CTRS, assists in providing therapeutic recreational activities in accordance with accepted standards of therapeutic recreation practice in a timely fashion as outlined by Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, and the Hospital's Mission statement and CQI monitors.
2. Assists in planning and conducting individual and group activities as assigned by CTRS.
3. Participates as an active member of the treatment team, attending meetings when necessary and reporting on assigned patients.
4. Documents in a timely manner in the medical record.
5. Communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to patients and their families.
6. Assists in identifying safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs under the direction of the CTRS.
7. Under the direction of the CTRS, assists in conducting discharge planning in accordance with age/disability/cultural needs, and involving members of the patient's support system in decision making as appropriate.
8. Responds to inquiry calls and assists in preforming chart audits.
9. Assists in planning and conducting individual and group therapy assigned by CTRS, Administrator, or physician's orders.
10. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.