Activities Tech I, PRN, Days

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads/co-leads the daily recreation-based therapeutic activities curriculum with patients for both and large and small groups under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Services Manager.
• Leads psychoeducational activity groups to assist with managing their specific challenges. These groups will assist with building coping skills and improving social relationships.
• Conducts Comprehensive Activities Assessments on new admissions and establishes patient specific therapeutic activities treatment goals and interventions on the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Documents observations, interactions, care and treatment provided in clear and concise manner and in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Evaluates each patient’s progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.
• Encourages patient participation in therapeutic/recreational activity programming.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and demonstrates practices that ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, co-workers and self.
• Motivates patients to participate in activities of daily living and unit program within their physical and mental capabilities.
• Conducts and completes personal and belonging search following guidelines of procedure with accurate documentation, labeling of belongings, and indicated distribution and storage.
• Accurately follows directions of licensed personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others,
  • Knowledge of psychiatric illnesses as well as the impact said illnesses have on activities of daily functioning, leisure and socialization,
  • Knowledge of effective and appropriate recreational and therapeutic activities for patients to engage in while hospitalized for psychiatric illnesses.
• Experience: One year experience preferred working with individuals in a mental health setting.