Activity Coordinator - Yoga/Music/Physical/Art Therapy

Harboroaks; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora, a leading behavioral health provider in Tucson, Arizona, seeks qualified professionals certified in yoga, music therapy, art therapy, or physical fitness to lead weekday evening activity groups for children and adolescents. Plan, direct and implement activity therapy as part of each patient’s treatment plan.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, organizing engaging activities, and guiding staff to support therapeutic goals while maintaining safety and compassionate care throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two+ years of recreation therapy experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to develop and implement the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate progress.
• Plan and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques to meet needs.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions that meet patient needs and promote safe leisure time use.
• Provide interventions to develop social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff if applicable.
• Maintain professional attitude and address patient complaints with safety as priority.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

Healthcare experience

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Sonora is a leading behavioral health provider, operating a 140-bed inpatient hospital along with ECT and outpatient therapy services. Located in Tucson, Arizona, we are dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults across all stages of behavioral health needs. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, and we are seeking motivated, dedicated professionals to join us in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Sonora is seeking individuals certified in yoga, music therapy, art therapy, or phsycial fitness or agility to conduct weekday evening groups for child and adolescent patients, as needed.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

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:

• 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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