Activity Coordinator - Per Diem

Acadia Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Advanced medical facilities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA seeks an Activity Coordinator on a per diem basis. The role involves assessing patient needs, planning and directing activity programs, and guiding therapeutic leisure activities to support treatment goals.

The position pays $25.00 per hour and sits within a new inpatient facility focused on mental health and substance use treatment. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; Master’s degree preferred; and

Qualifications

• 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to tailor treatment plans.
• Plan, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to meet goals.
• Lead an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop and implement activity interventions to meet patient needs and goals.
• Promote safe leisure time usage and social skills development.
• Supervise activity staff and supervise program implementation when applicable.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and prioritize patient safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or related field

Master’s degree

Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting

Job description

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health – Activity Coordinator (Per Diem)

Hourly rate: $25.00 per hour.

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility in Indio, CA that provides clinically excellent treatment for adults with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Brand new facility with opportunities for professional development and continued education.
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Cutting‑edge medical facilities and advanced technologies.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests, and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including 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 as 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 toward clients, acknowledge and resolve complaints, and prioritize patient safety.

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 the patient population served by the facility 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.

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.