Activities Assistant, Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full Time Days

Your experience matters

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Assistant joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute:

An Activities Assistant who excels in this role:

• Provides activity groups
• Documents the patients response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status as appropriate
• Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
• Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist communicate and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patients program
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patients needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan with approval of AT or AT lead
• Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
• Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead

What were looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma/GED (required). Bachelors degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

• CPR and De-escalation Certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire

• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.

• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worthis an Equal Opportunity Healthcare Fort Worthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.