Activity Coordinator FT
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Job Summary
We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:
- Competitive Pay Rate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00/hour DOE Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Coachella Valley Behavioral Health a new premier inpatient treatment center for adults age 18 and older is open and setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our 80-bed hospital offers comprehensive training dynamic leadership and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.
Activity Coordinator responsibilities include:
- Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview obtain information on the patients needs skills interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan.
- Plan organize direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
- Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities leisure education and leisure awareness.
- Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
- Instruct patients in activities and techniques such are sports dance music art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
- Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
- Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time.
- Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence.
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services if applicable.
- Demonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Recreational Therapy or related field required.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Two or more years experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Physical Examinations
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
- Regression Analysis
- Serving Experience
- Dementia Care
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Memory Care
- Social Work
About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.
