River Place Facility - Activity Coordinator

River Place Behavioral Health; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Recreation/Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy as part of a patient’s treatment plan. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with 2+ years in healthcare recreation and CPR certification.

Master’s degree preferred; responsibilities include assessments, program planning, leading sessions, and supervising staff where applicable.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to determine needs, interests and limitations for the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to progress toward treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (sports, dance, music, art, relaxation) to meet needs.
• Develop treatment plans and activity interventions to meet patient needs and promote safe leisure use.
• Provide activity interventions to develop social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in implementation of the program, if applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address complaints; patient safety is priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

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

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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