Activities Program Coordinator

Therapist/Recreational Therapist

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Job Summary

Responsible for providing a variety of therapeutic/recreational/activity groups. Additionally, they are responsible for documenting patient group performance per unit policy, communicating with clinical staff through rounds, and other clinical meetings, and alert staff of emergent clinical issues that occur during the group sessions.

Essential Functions

• Leads activity groups and interacts with individuals (one to one) on the unit in a professional manner and within group protocol guidelines as delegated.
• Provides scheduled coverage for staff as needed.
• Organizes and selects appropriate therapeutic group and individual activity modules/plans, which represent current interests and needs of patients.
• Maintains a safe and failure free environment for the clients with follow-up to staff, as needed. Helps ensure the environment complies with health and safety regulations.
• Interacts with clients, treatment team(s), and unit staff in a positive and effective manner.
• Communicates information regarding client interactive behaviors to appropriate clinical staff in a timely, effective presentation.
• Completes clinical documentation and documents information regarding clients who attended group(s) in a timely manner.
• Reports to a supervisor and uses supervision effectively to enhance overall clinical awareness, growth, and professional development.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree related field of study required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials: Experience in activity/creative clinical strategies (art and music) 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office). Candidates should be organized, timely, and possess good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate within a multi-disciplined team. Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade: 5

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