ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR

Universal Health Services•Radcliff, KY

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Aide/Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing life skills and leisure activity programs for the patients based on appropriate developmental, social, and emotional stages of each patient under the direction of the Director of Activity Therapy. The Activity Aide/Coordinator plans activities to meet the specific needs of the patient population including patient with physical limitations. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nations' largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory care centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140-bed hospital offering inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has a spacious cafeteria, gymnasium, art/activity room, group rooms, classrooms and other areas to create a pleasant atmosphere for patients and their families. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System's quality services are provided by psychiatrists, licensed therapists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, activity therapists and teachers. Also, care is given by registered nurses 24 hours a day. Since 1986, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has been a proven psychiatric care provider in mental health and substance abuse At Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, we employ dedicated professionals who desire a challenging and exciting career. At the end of the day, they want to know they really made a positive difference in someone's life. That opportunity is available for you. Come join a team of professionals that administer quality patient care in a family-oriented environment. This opportunity provides the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment growth and development opportunities competitive compensation medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan 401k with company match generous paid time off

Requirements

Prefer a BA degree or equivalent in Recreational Therapy or related field
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
Must possess knowledge of all major psychiatric diagnosis, as well as developmental stage of adolescents and adults
Knowledge of child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations is additionally helpful
Experience in clinical interviewing and knowledge of the concept and philosophy of Activity Therapy in the treatment process is required
Two years experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility is preferred
Certification in CPR required upon hire

Responsibilities

planning
scheduling
implementing life skills and leisure activity programs for the patients based on appropriate developmental, social, and emotional stages of each patient under the direction of the Director of Activity Therapy
plans activities to meet the specific needs of the patient population including patient with physical limitations