Activities Coordinator - Psych

Activities Coordinator, Unit C - IDD

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Peninsula Overview: 

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives. 

To learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities.  

Position Summary:

The activity coordinator plans, organizes and directs a therapeutic activities program in order to provide adolescent and adult patients with acceptable outlets for creativity, expression, socialization, exercise and learning experiences within the confines of treatment aims.

• Supervises group activities.
• Organizes and arranges group activities.
• Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Counsels and shares educational information with patients.
• Verbally communicates events to appropriate staff.
• Determines program needs and purchases supplies in cooperation with the Clinical Director.
• Participates in treatment teams on a rotating basis in cooperation with the Clinical Director.
• Counsel patients in selection of activities which meet leisure item needs and interests utilizing existing skills.
• Meets with Clinical Director as needed.
• Seeks consultation from Clinical Director as needed.
• Communicates directly with unit leaders. Shares patient information, program needs and concerns appropriately.
• Participates in CQI activities.
• Assists Clinical Director with preparation of activity portion of budget.
• Demonstrates competency in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.  Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Education:           

Bachelor's Degree in mental health field or Recreational therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience:         

One (1) year hospital experience in mental health or related area or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Licensure Requirement:      

CPR required.