Activity Coordinator
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Activity Coordinator
Full Time
Come join our team as an Activity Coordinator at Village Behavioral Health!If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth this position is right for you!
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.
Essential Duties:
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
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.
