Inpatient Therapeutic Activity Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA, is seeking a Full Time Activity Coordinator to support inpatient behavioral health services. The role focuses on planning and leading therapeutic activities to assist patient progress and well-being.

The hourly rate starts at $25.00, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a brand-new facility that emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and cutting-edge treatment approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests, and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including, but not limited to, therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time.
• Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Two or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility is required

Job description

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA, is seeking a Full Time Activity Coordinator to support inpatient behavioral health services. The role focuses on planning and leading therapeutic activities to assist patient progress and well-being.

The hourly rate starts at $25.00, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a brand-new facility that emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and cutting-edge treatment approaches.