Activity Coordinator (PRN)

Covington-Behavioral-Health-Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement adult activity therapy within the treatment program. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, organizing therapeutic activities, and promoting safety and well-being.

Required: Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; 2+ years in healthcare recreation; CPR certification; First Aid might be required; Master’s preferred.

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 with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to inform the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate progress toward goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (e.g., sports, dance, music, art, relaxation) to meet needs.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions that meet patient needs and interests and drive progress.
• Provide activity interventions to promote safe use of leisure time and social skills development.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in program delivery when applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, professional attitude and ensure patient safety; address complaints.

Skills

Two or more years’ experience in recre

CPR certification

First aid

Art/Music therapy

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being.

Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

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.

Qualifications

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:

Can also be an art or music therapist.

• 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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