Activity Coordinator - M-F 4p-8p

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 and develops activity interventions to support treatment goals, mental and physical well-being, social skills, and independent and safe use of leisure time. The position is part time, Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., for a total of 20 hours per week.

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.

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.
Develop and implement programs involving therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Facilitate activity sessions to improve 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 address patient needs and interests and support treatment goals.
Plan and implement interventions that encourage safe use of leisure time.
Provide interventions that promote social skills and leisure independence.
Modify activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Direct and supervise activity staff in delivering 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.