River Place Facility - Activity Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare•LaPlace, LA

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 suitable therapeutic activities and interventions; and supports patients’ treatment goals, well-being, social skills, and independent, safe use of leisure time. The coordinator may also direct and supervise activity staff, where applicable, and is expected to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional approach while prioritizing patient safety and addressing complaints.

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 certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

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 the treatment program to support progress toward treatment goals.
Develop and implement activities programs that may include therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Lead activity sessions to support patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation, tailored to their needs.
Develop treatment plans and activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and support treatment goals.
Plan and implement interventions that promote safe use of leisure time.
Provide interventions that promote social skills and leisure independence.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Direct and supervise activity staff in implementing activity therapy programs and services, if applicable.
Demonstrate 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.