ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR (FULL TIME) (EVENING SHIFT)

UHS • Flowood, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR
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.
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT BRENTWOOD AND UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

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

• Responsible for 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

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees