Activity Coordinator - weekend position

Acadia Healthcare•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Activity Coordinator plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The role assesses patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations; develops and delivers activities tailored to treatment goals; and supports patients’ mental and physical well-being, social skills, leisure independence, and safe use of leisure time. The position is part time and requires 10 hours per day on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients through observation and interviews with patients and families to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within treatment programs to support progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement programs that include therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation, tailored to their needs.
Develop treatment plans and activity interventions that reflect patient needs and interests and support treatment goals.
Plan and implement interventions that encourage safe use of leisure time and develop social skills and leisure independence.
Modify activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Direct and supervise activity staff in implementing activity therapy programs and services, if applicable.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints.
Prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.