Activity Coordinator(PRN)

Acadia Healthcare; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan, enhancing engagement and wellbeing within a clinical setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, leading sessions in therapeutic leisure skills, coordinating with care teams, and supervising activity staff if applicable.

A Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required, with two+ years of healthcare recreation experience; CPR 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan.
• Complete activity assessments through observation and interviews to tailor treatment plans.
• Plan and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education and awareness.
• Lead activity sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (sports, dance, music, art or relaxation) to meet individual needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and activity interventions aligned with patient goals.
• Ensure safe use of leisure time and promote social skills and leisure independence.
• Adapt activities for different groups and supervise activity staff when applicable.
• Maintain a professional, empathetic attitude and address patient concerns, prioritizing safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

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

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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