PRN Activity Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a qualified Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy within the patient’s treatment plan. You will assess patient needs, design engaging therapeutic activities and supervise staff when applicable.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with two+ years of healthcare recreation experience; Master’s degree preferred and CPR/de-escalation training may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.
• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to develop and implement the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, 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.
• Develop treatment plans and activity interventions to meet patient needs and help achieve treatment goals.
• Promote safe use of leisure time and 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.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers and address complaints with patient safety as a top priority.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Purpose Statement

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

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.

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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