Activity Coordinator (PRN)
About The Position
The Activity Coordinator plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans at Covington Behavioral Health Hospital, a licensed 104-bed center providing inpatient care for adults experiencing acute changes in emotional and mental well-being. The programs support patient stability, progress toward treatment goals, and the ability to live productive and satisfying lives. The role assesses patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations; develops and delivers therapeutic activities; and adapts interventions to patient and group needs. Activities may include therapeutic leisure, sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation techniques. The coordinator promotes safe leisure practices, social skills, and leisure independence, and may supervise activity staff. A positive, empathetic, and professional approach to patients and their concerns is expected, with patient safety as a priority.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
- Two or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- May also be an art or music therapist.
- First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients through observation and patient and family interviews to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
- Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient progress toward treatment goals.
- Plan and implement activities including 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, based on their needs.
- Develop treatment plans and activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and support their treatment goals.
- Plan and implement interventions that promote safe use of leisure time, social skills, and leisure independence.
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Direct and supervise activity staff in implementing the activity therapy program and services, if applicable.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
