Activities Coordinator

Activity Coordinator

Full-Time, Day Shift

Your experience matters 

Highland Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities 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 

An Activities Coordinator who excels in this role serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based activity services to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders. Activity Therapy Coordinator plans, organizes and directs medically approved activity programs including such activities as holidays and special events, social activities, relaxation techniques, music-based interventions, leisure educational games, and expressive arts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, increase motivation, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. Activity Therapy Coordinator regulates content of the programs in accordance with patients’ capabilities, needs, interests, and treatment plan. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies 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 direction 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 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.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
1. Ability to sit and stand (one-third of the shift) and walk (two-thirds of the shift).
2. Ability to reach above, or below waist height, kneel, bend, stoop, turn, and twist (occasionally to frequently).
3. Visual ability to read charts, treatment plans, computer screen and typewritten materials.
4. Ability to frequently lift and carry 10 lbs.; occasionally 20 to 50 lbs.
5. Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning, where medical and electrical hazards may occasionally be present and where dust, mist and steam are frequently generated in housekeeping tasks.
6. Ability to work at a rapid pace and perform a variety of repetitive duties.
7. Ability to respond to exposure to blood and body fluids.

Why join us 

We 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: 

• 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.

What we’re looking for 

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
License: Current unencumbered certification/license/registration required per state of practice guidelines.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours, holidays, and overtime. 

Highland Springs is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Highland Hills community for over 9 years. We are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

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