Inpatient Therapeutic Activity Coordinator (PRN)

Oceans Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support therapeutic recreation for adolescents, adults and seniors. Under CTRS supervision, you will help provide structured activities aligned with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations and Oceans' mission.

You will plan and conduct individual and group activities, document in medical records, participate in treatment team meetings, assist in discharge planning, and help identify safety and psychosocial needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Activities Training Program preferred.
• Must have CPR certification and Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing therapeutic recreational activities under CTRS supervision.
• Plans and conducts individual and group activities.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and reports on assigned patients.
• Documents in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients and families in an age/disability/culturally sensitive manner.
• Assists in identifying safety and psychosocial needs under CTRS direction.
• Assists in discharge planning considering age/disability/cultural needs.
• Supports chart audits and inquiry calls.
• Assists in planning and conducting individual and group therapy as ordered.

Skills

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Age-specific care

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from Activities Training Program

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support therapeutic recreation for adolescents, adults and seniors. Under CTRS supervision, you will help provide structured activities aligned with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations and Oceans' mission.

You will plan and conduct individual and group activities, document in medical records, participate in treatment team meetings, assist in discharge planning, and help identify safety and psychosocial needs.