Freedom BHU Activity Coordinator Certified - Full Time at CLHG-Ville Platte LLC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Activity Coordinator participates as a member of the treatment team; formulating goals and interventions based off the identified needs of the patients’ condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity. The Activity Coordinator provides groups aimed at development of the patient’s social, leisure and physical needs. The Activity Coordinator demonstrates the ability to accurately provide the groups and document the patient’s response to the interventions. The Activity Coordinator incorporates the response to the group interventions into the patient’s plan of care. The Activity Coordinator provides support to the clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient’s overall psychosocial needs.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Education: High School Degree. License: Certification through an approved certification program designed to train the components of Activity Therapy duties licenses by State. Experience: One year experience performing duties in a Healthcare setting. Additional RequirementEffective verbal communication skillsEffective organizational skillsEffective interpersonal skillsAnalytical problem-solving skillsAbility to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructionsProficient knowledge of PC computersBasic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteriaBasic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:Photo IDSocial Security Card/Driver’s LicensePrimary Source Verification of educationCopy of clinical license if applicableCPRBehavioral Management Training