Activity Assistant

Acadia Healthcare • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Activity Assistant - San Jose Behavioral Health San Jose Behavioral Health is a supportive and nurturing environment providing clinically superior services to adults and adolescents struggling with mental health or behavioral health issues in the Silicon Valley area and surrounding communities. Our center combines the clinical sophistication of a large program and the personalized attention and individualized care of a small facility, in order to give our clients the best care and support possible. Why Join Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match to support your financial future Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families. Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation. Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels. Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements. Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting. Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups. Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• P revious experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
• Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
• Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
• Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED