PRN- Activity Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Germantown, TN is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation professional to plan, direct, and implement activity therapy as part of treatment.

The role requires Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation, 2+ years in healthcare recreation, CPR and de-escalation certification; Master’s preferred. You will lead sessions, assess patient needs, and promote safe, engaging leisure activities. This position emphasizes patient safety and collaborative care with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred and two or more years of recreation in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through observation and interviews to tailor plans.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities to meet treatment goals.
• Provide interventions including therapeutic leisure skills, education, and relaxation techniques.
• Lead sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Direct and supervise activity staff if applicable.
• Ensure patient safety and address concerns or complaints.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Interview

Leisure Education

Activity Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 treat 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 are 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 towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.

• Master’s degree preferred.


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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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