Inpatient Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Oceans Healthcare; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi is seeking a motivated recreation therapy professional to support mental health treatment for children, adults, and seniors. The role focuses on providing structured recreational therapies under CTRS supervision, documenting progress, and coordinating activities within an inpatient setting.

Your duties include planning both individual and group activities, assisting in discharge planning, and maintaining sensitive communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year experience with psychiatric inpatients preferred.
• Certificate from accredited Activities Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing therapeutic recreational activities under CTRS supervision.
• Plan and conduct individual and group activities as assigned by CTRS.
• Participate as a team member, attending meetings and reporting on assigned patients.
• Document in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Communicate with patients and families in a sensitive, respectful manner.
• Identify safety, psychosocial, mobility, and equipment needs under CTRS guidance.
• Support discharge planning considering age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Respond to inquiries and assist with chart audits.
• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group therapy per orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Group therapy

CPR certification

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Activities Training Program certificate

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi is seeking a motivated recreation therapy professional to support mental health treatment for children, adults, and seniors. The role focuses on providing structured recreational therapies under CTRS supervision, documenting progress, and coordinating activities within an inpatient setting.

Your duties include planning both individual and group activities, assisting in discharge planning, and maintaining sensitive communication with patients and families.