Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Schedule: Sun-Thurs, 1pm - 930pm

Starting Pay: $25+/hr

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Perks of working with our clinical team:

• Competitive compensation 
• Great leadership
• Great clinical team culture with strong collaboration cross-functionally to ensure the best quality of care
• Ability to be creative in curriculum
• Saving lives!

Other Benefits include:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Employer Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid up to $50k Term Life Policy
• Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo
• Free MDLive telehealth benefit
• Paid Time Off - Vacation /Personal /Holiday/Sick
• Employee Referral Bonus  

Facility Address: The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper Drug and Alcohol Rehab, 761 Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

The Therapeutic Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating approved activity programs for patients in treatment. The Therapeutic Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing engaging activities and encouraging patient participation outside of programming hours. This position will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating community-based activities for patients in PHP and IOP levels of care.

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Create engaging activities that will promote high levels of patient participation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient participation and attendance tracking.
• Plans, organizes, and directs activities to facilitate patient recovery and well-being which may include off-site outings.
• Coordinates and facilitates activities committee meeting to ensure distribution of monthly activities calendar.
• Ensure inventory of supplies are provided on-site.
• Support treatment team with patient interventions and de-escalation as needed.

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:

• Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
• Evaluate engagement and effectiveness of activities provided with the assistance of the Clinical Director.
• Maintains positive relationships with all staff.
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
• Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the success of the organization.
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum high school diploma is required. Post-secondary education is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION DESIRED:

• National or State Certification in Recreation Therapy preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification required.

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Adheres to the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of Patient Confidentiality laws, Drug-Free Workplace Policies, and Workplace Violence.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.