Activities Assistant, Forensic Unit
About The Position
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- CPR/BLS certification and Handle with Care within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating structured activity groups and documenting patient participation and progress.
- Works closely with the Activity Therapist to deliver interventions aligned with individualized treatment plans.
- Providing alternative activities when patients are unable to attend groups.
- Monitors patient responses, communicates concerns, and contributes feedback to the interdisciplinary team to support effective treatment planning.
- Offering age-appropriate activities, promoting patient engagement, and maintaining consistent communication to ensure quality, patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
