Activity Coordinator PRN

Crestwyn Behavioral Health • Memphis, TN

107d

About The Position

The position involves planning, directing, and implementing activity therapy programs as part of the patient's treatment plan. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of patient needs and the ability to facilitate activities that promote mental and physical well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests.
• Plan and implement activity interventions that promote safe use of leisure time.
• Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees