Activities Program Coordinator, per diem

Mass General Brigham•Middleborough, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing a variety of therapeutic/recreational/activity groups. Additionally, they are responsible for documenting patient group performance per unit policy, communicating with clinical staff through rounds, and other clinical meetings, and alert staff of emergent clinical issues that occur during the group sessions. This role involves leading activity groups and interacting with individuals (one to one) on the unit in a professional manner and within group protocol guidelines as delegated. Specific duties are assigned by the unit Group Therapy Coordinator and/or Program Director. Provides scheduled coverage for staff as needed. Organizes and selects appropriate therapeutic group and individual activity modules/plans, which represent current interests and needs of patients. Maintains a safe and failure free environment for the clients with follow-up to staff, as needed. Helps ensure the environment complies with health and safety regulations. Interacts with clients, treatment team(s), and unit staff in a positive and effective manner. Communicates information regarding client interactive behaviors to appropriate clinical staff in a timely, effective presentation. Completes clinical documentation and documents information regarding clients who attended group(s) in a timely manner. Reports to a supervisor and uses supervision effectively to enhance overall clinical awareness, growth, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study required
Possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office).
Candidates should be organized, timely, and possess good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate within a multi-disciplined team.
Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Experience in activity/creative clinical strategies (art and music) 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

Leads activity groups and interacts with individuals (one to one) on the unit in a professional manner and within group protocol guidelines as delegated.
Provides scheduled coverage for staff as needed.
Organizes and selects appropriate therapeutic group and individual activity modules/plans, which represent current interests and needs of patients.
Maintains a safe and failure free environment for the clients with follow-up to staff, as needed.
Helps ensure the environment complies with health and safety regulations.
Interacts with clients, treatment team(s), and unit staff in a positive and effective manner.
Communicates information regarding client interactive behaviors to appropriate clinical staff in a timely, effective presentation.
Completes clinical documentation and documents information regarding clients who attended group(s) in a timely manner.
Reports to a supervisor and uses supervision effectively to enhance overall clinical awareness, growth, and professional development.