Activity Specialist

About the role

Diamond Grove Center has been providing psychiatric services to the surrounding areas for more than 29 years. Located in Louisville, Mississippi, our 85-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Diamond Grove Center offers unique and individualized programming for children and adolescents, setting us apart from many other treatment facilities, with our tenured leadership team and seasonal nursing department. Diamond Grove Center features individual units for children, adolescents, and offers inpatient acute care, as well as residential treatment for adolescents. On average 1000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Diamond Grove Center Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive activity program in conjunction with the treatment team
• Assesses and legibly documents patient problems, treatment objectives, and intervention
• Participates as a team member in multi-disciplinary team conferences designed to develop and evaluate treatment plans for each patient
• Coordinates and implements the Activity Therapy treatment plans, including teaching, to meet the patient's needs related to goals of Activity Therapy, in a safe, effective manner
• Coordinates services with other agencies for patients, especially for aftercare
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit
• Coordinates and plans Therapeutic Outings for the patients to attend
• Attends in-service programs, conferences, and lectures within the hospital
• Performs other duties as assigned/required for this position
• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization's mission, vision and values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 1-3 Years of Experience Preferred
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Preferred
• Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations
• CPR/CPI Preferred

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) With Company Match And Discounted Stock Plan
• Continuing Education Offerings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance