Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

Oceans Healthcare; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond seeks an Activity Coordinator to assist in delivering structured therapeutic recreational activities under the supervision of the CTRS, in compliance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, and Oceans’ mission.

You will support planning and executing individual and group activities, participate in the treatment team, and assist in documenting in medical records while addressing age-related and cultural needs of patients.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred; 1 year experience in inpatient psychiatric settings preferred.
• Certificate from an accredited Activities Training Program preferred.
• Must obtain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing therapeutic recreational activities under CTRS supervision.
• Plan and conduct individual and group activities.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and report on patients.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Communication skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Activities Training Program certificate

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond seeks an Activity Coordinator to assist in delivering structured therapeutic recreational activities under the supervision of the CTRS, in compliance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, and Oceans’ mission.

You will support planning and executing individual and group activities, participate in the treatment team, and assist in documenting in medical records while addressing age-related and cultural needs of patients.