LEAP ACTIVITY COUNSELOR PRN -FUTURE OPPORTUNITY!

SKYLAND TRAIL•Brookhaven, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Skyland Trail is seeking a PRN LEAP Activity Counselor for its LEAP/Social Club Program, which provides therapeutic activities and community outings for clients of its mental health residential treatment program. The Activity Counselor works under the direction of the Recreational Therapist/Coordinator of the LEAP program and supports clients during weeknight and weekend activities. This PRN position is not eligible for benefits. The counselor plans and facilitates therapeutic activities, groups, and outings; supports client treatment goals and social skills; and promotes client safety and engagement. The role also involves program development and recordkeeping, collaboration with clinical and organizational staff, mentoring interns, supervising volunteers, and driving a facility van. The counselor may facilitate Therapeutic Recreation groups during Day Treatment as needed and perform other duties assigned by the Recreation Therapist/Coordinator of the LEAP program.

Requirements

Prior experience in recreational therapy or a related field.
Experience working with psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of recreational therapy and activities.
Diagnostic skills and knowledge of mental illness and its treatment.
Clear and timely documentation skills.
Effective written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
Physical ability to lead activities.
Group leadership and individual therapy skills.
Safe driving record and driving skills; obtain a CDL license if required.
Knowledge of safety, risk management, emergency procedures, and CPR/First Aid procedures.
Openness to change, forward thinking, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Therapeutic Recreation or another related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement therapeutic interventions, activities, outings, and other appropriate groups for the LEAP/Social Club Program.
Assist with program development, including calendar development, program evaluation, maintaining program data, and purchasing supplies.
Set clear expectations and safety plans for outings; follow rules, monitor clients for warning signs, and maintain client headcounts.
Support client needs, understand individual treatment plans, help clients work toward individual goals and social skills, and remind clients to use coping skills when dysregulated.
Lead groups through quality lesson plans, effective facilitation, and client engagement.
Identify client needs and potential concerns or crises, and seek additional clinical support when needed.
Oversee client safety and engagement during community outings, activities, lessons, and use of equipment and exercise.
Collaborate with other departments and support organizational needs through creation and follow-through.
Participate in mental health seminars, weekly clinical supervision, and in-service professional development opportunities.
Mentor Adjunctive Therapy interns and other interns as appropriate through connection, feedback, and learning opportunities.
Represent Adjunctive Therapies in clinical treatment meetings by sharing relevant observations, insights, and ideas to support client recovery.
Document client assessments, progress, concerns, and treatment recommendations in a timely and appropriate manner.
Facilitate one or more Therapeutic Recreation groups a week during Day Treatment as needed.
Facilitate a structured LEAP Orientation group for new clients.
Supervise and assist LEAP volunteers and Recreation Therapy interns.
Document LEAP activities and outings, attendance, participation levels, timesheets, budget forms, and incident reports.
Inform the supervisor and primary counselors of incidents occurring during LEAP hours.
Drive the facility van safely and responsibly.
Participate in implementing annual events, including AITG, worship service, volunteer celebration, and alumni celebration.
Perform other duties assigned by the Recreation Therapist/Coordinator of the LEAP program.