Geriatric Activity Therapy Coordinator

Memorial Physician Practices; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Educational tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Therapy Activities Coordinator to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence in a behavioral health setting.

You will assess patient needs, document responses, and develop treatment programs aligned with orders while collaborating with therapists and unit staff to implement activity-based interventions. A strong emphasis on patient-centered care and safety supports ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT), or similar field is required.
• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, as appropriate.
• 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 activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan.
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT), or similar field

Job description

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Therapy Activities Coordinator to support clinical, operational, and administrative excellence in a behavioral health setting.

You will assess patient needs, document responses, and develop treatment programs aligned with orders while collaborating with therapists and unit staff to implement activity-based interventions. A strong emphasis on patient-centered care and safety supports ongoing professional development.