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ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - PSYCH

Covenant Health Inc.

Louisville, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Louisville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR

Job overview

Covenant Health Inc. is hiring an ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - PSYCH. The Activities Coordinator plans, organizes, and directs therapeutic activities for adolescent and adult patients. This role provides outlets for creativity, expression, socialization, exercise, and learning experiences within treatment aims. The coordinator contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plans and counsels patients on activity selection.

Key focus areas include Supervises group activities., Organizes and arranges group activities., and Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan..

Successful candidates bring CPR and One Year Hospital Experience In Mental Health Or Related Area Or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Work Experience. Preferred (not required): Supervising Group Activities, Organizing Group Activities, Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan Contribution, and Counseling Patients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervising Group ActivitiesOrganizing Group ActivitiesMultidisciplinary Treatment Plan ContributionCounseling PatientsSharing Educational InformationCommunicationDetermining Program NeedsPurchasing SuppliesTreatment Team ParticipationPatient Information SharingProgram Needs CommunicationCQI ActivitiesBudget Preparation AssistanceAge-Specific Care DeliveryProfessional Growth and Development

Qualifications

CPRBachelor's Degree in Mental Health Field or Recreational Therapy1 Year Hospital Experience in Mental Health or Related Area or Equivalent

Full job description

Overview

Activities Coordinator, Unit C - IDD

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Peninsula Overview:

Peninsula Behavioral Health (https://www.covenanthealth.com/peninsula/) , a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives.

To learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities. (https://www.covenanthealth.com/peninsula/nursing-opportunities/)

Position Summary:

The activity coordinator plans, organizes and directs a therapeutic activities program in order to provide adolescent and adult patients with acceptable outlets for creativity, expression, socialization, exercise and learning experiences within the confines of treatment aims.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises group activities.

  • Organizes and arranges group activities.

  • Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan.

  • Counsels and shares educational information with patients.

  • Verbally communicates events to appropriate staff.

  • Determines program needs and purchases supplies in cooperation with the Clinical Director.

  • Participates in treatment teams on a rotating basis in cooperation with the Clinical Director.

  • Counsel patients in selection of activities which meet leisure item needs and interests utilizing existing skills.

  • Meets with Clinical Director as needed.

  • Seeks consultation from Clinical Director as needed.

  • Communicates directly with unit leaders. Shares patient information, program needs and concerns appropriately.

  • Participates in CQI activities.

  • Assists Clinical Director with preparation of activity portion of budget.

  • Demonstrates competency in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.

  • Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.

  • Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative as directed.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in mental health field or Recreational therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year hospital experience in mental health or related area or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Licensure Requirement:

CPR required.

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Job Title ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - PSYCH

ID 4602475

Facility Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name UNIT C - IDD

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