Mental Health Activities Assistant (Recreation Assistant)
About The Position
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family! For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!
Requirements
- A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
- A valid California driver’s license.
- Current CPR certification.
- One year experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full time in an activities program in a health care setting.
- Minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric setting with the chronically severe and persistent mentally ill.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the development of the activity program and planning special events by current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that residents' spiritual, emotional, and psycho-social needs are met individually.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Sick Leave Buy Back
- 401(k) Retirement
- Scholarship Program
- Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Service Awards
- Jury Duty Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
