0000 Facility - Activity Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare • Belton, TX

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About The Position

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan .

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required .
• Two or more years ’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is .
• 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

• Master ’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to fa cilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to 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 are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a 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 a ctivity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable .
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level