Activities Therapist Coordinator

Activities Therapist Coordinator

At Denver Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Activities Therapist Coordinator joining our team, you're 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 you'll contribute:

• Apply appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
• Maintains 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
• Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient's stay has exceeded 7 days
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
• Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity-related groups
• Provides input into patient's AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable
• Coaches and onboards other ATs to ensure they perform to standards of performance under the guidance of the DCS
• Coordinates the workflows and schedules of other ATs as directed by DCS
• Coordinates and plans for programming and treatment goals
• Coordinates and assures material availability to meet plans
• Coordinates these plans with other ATs
• Maintains AT budget and ordering of supplies needed for group programming
• Coordinates holiday and special event plans to encourage patient participation in groups
• Coordinates these plans with other ATs
• Works with DCS in developing unit schedules/programming and newsletters provided to patients daily

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements:

• License: Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience in a chemical dependency out patient care, with direct experience working with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis patients preferred.
• Must have strong clinical skills.
• Current unencumbered clinical licensure in the state applicable to the facility.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

EEOC Statement:

Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.