Activity Coordinator PRN

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C. seeks an Activity Coordinator to support therapeutic recreational activities under the supervision of the CTRS. You will help plan and run individual and group activities, participate in treatment team discussions, and document progress in the patient records.

You will assist in identifying safety needs, contribute to discharge planning, and help with chart audits and inquiries, ensuring patient-centered and compliant care within a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Under the supervision of the CTRS, assists in providing therapeutic recreational activities.
• Assists in planning and conducting individual and group activities as assigned by CTRS.
• Participates as an active member of the treatment team, attending meetings when necessary and reporting on assigned patients.
• Documents in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to patients and their families.
• Assists in identifying safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs under the direction of the CTRS.
• Under the direction of the CTRS, assists in conducting discharge planning in accordance with age/disability/cultural needs.
• Responds to inquiry calls and assists in preforming chart audits.
• Assists in planning and conducting individual and group therapy assigned by CTRS, Administrator, or physician's orders.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing structured activities under supervision of CTRS.
• Assists in planning and conducting individual and group activities.
• Attends treatment team meetings and reports on assigned patients.
• Documents activities and progress in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients and families in a sensitive manner.
• Assists with discharge planning under CTRS direction.
• Supports chart audits and responds to inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Activity planning

Team participation

Documentation

Patient communication

Safety assessment

Discharge planning

Chart audits

Therapy assistance

Job description

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare hospital 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 Oceans.

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.