Activity Coordinator

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.


• Master’s 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 patient’s 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.