Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

Oceans Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Jackson in Jackson, MS seeks an Activity Coordinator to support structured recreational activities under a CTRS. The role involves planning, facilitating individual and group activities, and participating in the treatment team to promote patient progress.

You will document care in the medical record, communicate sensitively with patients and families, assist with discharge planning, and help identify safety or equipment needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
• Certificate from an accredited Activities Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification required and Oceans approved de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing structured therapeutic recreational activities under CTRS supervision.
• Plan and conduct individual and group activities as assigned by CTRS.
• Attend treatment team meetings and report on assigned patients.
• Document timely in the medical record.
• Communicate with patients and families in an age/disability/culturally sensitive manner.
• Identify safety and equipment needs under CTRS direction.
• Assist in discharge planning and involve patient support system when appropriate.
• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group therapy as ordered.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Discharge planning

Care planning

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Activity Training Program certificate

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Jackson in Jackson, MS seeks an Activity Coordinator to support structured recreational activities under a CTRS. The role involves planning, facilitating individual and group activities, and participating in the treatment team to promote patient progress.

You will document care in the medical record, communicate sensitively with patients and families, assist with discharge planning, and help identify safety or equipment needs.