Experiential Therapy Activity Lead

Milwaukee Succeeds; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin seeks an Experiential Therapy team member to plan and lead groups (yoga, games, arts/crafts) and to promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients/residents. You will coordinate activities, document sessions, and ensure equipment safety while adapting programming to patient needs.

The role requires a bachelor's in a related field, CPR certification within 30 days, and formal training in handling aggressive patients, with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; art, music, dance or recreation/fitness preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license; driving record may need approval by Rogers Memorial Hospital's insurer.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification required within 30 days of hire and yearly re-certification.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient required within 60 days of hire, with annual re-certification including self-defense training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups (stretching, fitness, games, yoga, sports, arts and crafts).
• Display leadership and positive role-modeling with patients/residents.
• Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests; complete group documentation.
• Maintain safety and equipment standards for the Experiential Therapy department.
• Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and new programs.
• Attend mandatory in-services and complete orientation training; meet with the department manager for guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Patient safety

De-escalation

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin seeks an Experiential Therapy team member to plan and lead groups (yoga, games, arts/crafts) and to promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients/residents. You will coordinate activities, document sessions, and ensure equipment safety while adapting programming to patient needs.

The role requires a bachelor's in a related field, CPR certification within 30 days, and formal training in handling aggressive patients, with ongoing professional