Inpatient Activity Therapy Coordinator

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is seeking an Activity Therapy Aide/Coordinator to support inpatient adolescents and adults with therapeutic activities. The role involves planning, implementing, and leading groups, and promoting recreational and daily living skills to enhance recovery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in psychiatric/mental health or activity-related field; prior activity therapy or mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a psychiatric, mental health, or activity related field.
• Previous knowledge or work experience in activity therapy preferred.
• Previous knowledge or work experience in the mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients interactions with families and significant others in a socially constructive way
• Develop productive skills for vocational, avocational, and daily living activities
• Provide opportunities to become aware of leisure strengths and interests
• Transfer learned activity skills to ongoing functioning in the community

Skills

Activity therapy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychiatric/mental health/activity field

Job description

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is seeking an Activity Therapy Aide/Coordinator to support inpatient adolescents and adults with therapeutic activities. The role involves planning, implementing, and leading groups, and promoting recreational and daily living skills to enhance recovery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in psychiatric/mental health or activity-related field; prior activity therapy or mental health experience is preferred.