Impactful Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

Creekside Behavioral Health; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN is seeking an Activity Coordinator to plan and direct recreational activities as part of the patient’s treatment plan. You will assess needs, develop plans, and lead individual and group sessions onsite to support psychosocial rehabilitation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s preferred), 2+ years of healthcare recreation experience, and CPR/de-escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field is 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Completes activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to develop treatment plans.
• Develops and implements activity interventions to meet patient needs and treatment goals.
• Plans and directs activities to promote social skills and safe leisure time.
• Facilitates recreation sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instructs patients in sports, dance, music, or relaxation techniques.
• Documents patient progress in the medical record and attendance daily.
• Enforces safety rules and adapts activities for groups.
• Supervises activity staff when applicable.
• Oversees schedule to meet patient population needs.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation

Education

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

Job description

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN is seeking an Activity Coordinator to plan and direct recreational activities as part of the patient’s treatment plan. You will assess needs, develop plans, and lead individual and group sessions onsite to support psychosocial rehabilitation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation (Master’s preferred), 2+ years of healthcare recreation experience, and CPR/de-escalation certification.