Activities Assistant, Behavioral Health

Activity AssistantFacility Name: Valley Spring Behavioral HealthPosition: Activity AssistantSchedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm No weekends or HolidaysShift: FT DaysYour experience matters:Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Activity Assistant joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.More about our teamValley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).How You'll Contribute:Provides activity groupsDocuments the patient's response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriateProvides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groupsProvides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolutionMaintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatmentsContributes to the effective functioning of the patient's programUnderstands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needsProvides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT leadContributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patientOffers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectationsProvides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needsContributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT LeadWhy join usWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.Salary Range: $19.03 - $24.58What we are looking for:High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hireReports to: Director of Clinical ServicesFLSA Status: None ExemptPrevious experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.EEOC Statement"Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."