ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR (PRN)
About The Position
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR (PRN). Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website @ www.Brentwoodjackson.com. Position Summary: Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive recreation therapy program to meet the physical, social, cultural, and recreational needs of patients. This includes planning and organizing activity therapy, evaluating patients' abilities and behaviors, participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams, documenting according to facility standards, demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic activities for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients, and communicating with other departments to ensure patient needs are met.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of experience working with children/adolescents, geriatric, and/or adults with emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive recreation therapy program to meet the physical, social, cultural, and recreational needs of patients.
- Planning and organizing activity therapy.
- Evaluating patients' abilities and behaviors.
- Participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Documenting according to facility standards.
- Demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic activities for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
- Communicating with other departments to ensure patient needs are met.
Benefits
- Continuing education options
- Opportunities for skills diversification
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
