Recovery Activities & Therapy Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a full-time Staff position in the ESH ACTIVITY THERAPY/DUAL DIAGNOSIS department. The role involves day shifts with some weekends/holidays, supporting patient care teams, and coordinating classes and recovery activities for patients, under HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma; a Bachelor's degree and mental health experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree and mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient care team in providing care within the scope of the PRP and planned classes.
• Schedules patients for classes and assists with planning and leading recovery activities.
• Maintains unit milieu to keep the environment therapeutic and professional.
• Communicates effectively with staff, patients and families, and documents in the medical record.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a full-time Staff position in the ESH ACTIVITY THERAPY/DUAL DIAGNOSIS department. The role involves day shifts with some weekends/holidays, supporting patient care teams, and coordinating classes and recovery activities for patients, under HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma; a Bachelor's degree and mental health experience are preferred.