Mental Health Activities Specialist

Lifepoint Health; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpark Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Activities Assistant in Richmond, TX. The role supports evidence-based activity services for patients with substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders, under supervision of the Activity Therapist or Coordinator.

Responsibilities include leading activity groups, documenting progress, and coordinating with the treatment team to meet therapeutic goals in a dynamic clinical setting. CPR and CPI training within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Previous experience in psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• CPR certification within 30 days is required.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Training) within 30 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides activity groups to patients in treatment.
• Documents patient responses and progress.
• Offers alternative interventions when groups are missed.
• Collaborates with Activity Therapist to ensure therapeutic activities.
• Maintains communication with the Activity Therapist for patient progress.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in recreation (preferred)

Job description

Westpark Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Activities Assistant in Richmond, TX. The role supports evidence-based activity services for patients with substance use, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders, under supervision of the Activity Therapist or Coordinator.

Responsibilities include leading activity groups, documenting progress, and coordinating with the treatment team to meet therapeutic goals in a dynamic clinical setting. CPR and CPI training within 30 days are required.