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Acadia Healthcare · 12 hours ago

Activity Coordinator

Covington, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Acadia Healthcare is a licensed behavioral health center specializing in treating adult patients with acute emotional and mental health issues. The Activity Coordinator will plan and implement activity therapy programs to assist patients in their treatment plans and improve their mental and physical well-being.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Qualification

Therapeutic RecreationRecreational TherapyCPR CertificationDe-escalation TechniquesFirst Aid CertificationEmpathyLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

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

Two or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification

First aid may be required based on state or facility

Preferred

Master's degree

Company

Acadia Healthcare

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Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Founded in 2005

Franklin, Tennessee, US

10001+ employees