Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

Covington Behavioral Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, a 104-bed inpatient facility, is seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of patient treatment plans.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with a Master’s preferred, and at least two years of healthcare recreation experience; CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification are required. The role emphasizes patient safety and compassionate care.

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

• 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.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Group facilitation

Patient care

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, a 104-bed inpatient facility, is seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of patient treatment plans.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with a Master’s preferred, and at least two years of healthcare recreation experience; CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification are required. The role emphasizes patient safety and compassionate care.