Therapeutic Act Worker

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown seeks a Therapeutic Activity Worker to provide direct services within inpatient and outpatient programs, develop client-specific discharge plans, and coordinate with community services.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 4 years in a mental health setting; a Bachelor's in Human Services is preferred. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to policies while supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of experience in a mental health setting required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for a client's discharge by developing a client-specific discharge plan and makes community referrals.
• Provides direct instruction of activities of daily living per program, county, and state regulations.
• Reports maintenance issues to leadership or designee per policy.
• Maintains program building and client apartments according to policies and regulations.
• Participates in program performance improvement activities.
• Designs and implements individual treatment plans for clients.
• Ensures clients receive appropriate financial resources and coordinates same.
• Assists program nurse in client medication observation and documentation.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

# Therapeutic Act WorkerFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentTLC Moderate Care - CCShift DetailsDay Shift, Mon-Fri 7:00 to 3:30Apply NowJob IDwd-JR140609PostedSeptember 28, 2026# Therapeutic Act WorkerApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Provides direct services, initiates, and carries out individual client-related treatment plans and liaison services with the inpatient and outpatient programs and other community services providers. **Job Duties*** Prepares for a client's discharge from the program by developing a client-specific discharge plan upon program entry and makes community referrals.* Provides direct instruction of activities of daily living in accordance with program, county, and state regulations.* Reports all maintenance issues to leadership or designee according to policy.* Maintains program building and client apartments according to set policies and regulations.* Participates in program performance improvement activities.* Designs and implements individual treatment plans for clientele.* Ensures clientele is receiving appropriate financial resources and coordinates same.* Assists program nurse in client medication observation and documentation. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* 4 years within mental health setting. **Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.