Inpatient Activity Therapy Coordinator

Universal Health Services; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is seeking an Activity Therapy Aide/Coordinator to support inpatient programming for adults and adolescents. The role participates in planning, implementing, and performing therapeutically oriented activities and groups, educating patients, and developing recreational, social, leisure, and daily living skills.

This position supports the hospital's Mission, Vision, and Values through our Service Excellence Program.

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

Experience in activity therapy

Mental health knowledge

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 programming for adults and adolescents. The role participates in planning, implementing, and performing therapeutically oriented activities and groups, educating patients, and developing recreational, social, leisure, and daily living skills.

This position supports the hospital's Mission, Vision, and Values through our Service Excellence Program.