Activities Assistant - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Carrollton Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. 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 a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute An Activities Assistant who excels in this role:

Requirements

Applicants should have a High School Diploma/GED (required)
Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Provides activity groups
Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments
Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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