Behavioral Health Activities Therapy Coordinator

Memorial Physician Practices; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and insurance options

Tuition assistance and career growth

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Mesa Springs is seeking an Activities Therapy Coordinator to support behavioral health care in Fort Worth, TX. You will coordinate activities, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of the DCS to meet patient goals.

The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and active licenses where required, plus CPR and CPI within 30 days. Join a dedicated team focused on compassionate care and patient engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS)/Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P, LPAT) or similar field required.
• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations
• CPR Certification and CPI within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
• Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
• Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient's stay has exceeded 7 days
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
• Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity-related groups
• Provides input into patient's AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable
• Coaches and onboards other ATs to ensure they perform to standards of performance under the guidance of the DCS
• Coordinates the workflows and schedules of other ATs as directed by DCS
• Coordinates and plans for programming and treatment goals
• Coordinates and assures material availability to meet plans
• Coordinates these plans with other ATs
• Maintains AT budget and ordering of supplies needed for group programming
• Coordinates holiday and special event plans to encourage patient participation in groups
• Coordinates these plans with other ATs
• Works with DCS in developing unit schedules/programming and newsletters provided to patients daily

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS)/Music Therapy/Art Therapy

Job description

Mesa Springs is seeking an Activities Therapy Coordinator to support behavioral health care in Fort Worth, TX. You will coordinate activities, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of the DCS to meet patient goals.

The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and active licenses where required, plus CPR and CPI within 30 days. Join a dedicated team focused on compassionate care and patient engagement.