Activity Specialist jobs in Alexandria, LA

Freedom Behavioral of Marksville is an adult, dual diagnosis, psychiatric DPU of Avoyelles Hospital

The Activity Therapist Coordinator plans, directs and coordinate medically-approved activities within the psychiatric program schedule for patients within the facility. The activities include leisure skills, social activities, physical/exercise, cognitive challenges and arts and crafts. The Activity Therapist Coordinator assesses the patients’ leisure, social, and recreation status as part of the overall biopsychological assessment process. The Activity Therapist 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 Therapist Coordinator provides groups aimed at development of the patient’s social, leisure and physical needs. The Activity Therapist demonstrates the ability to accurately provide the groups and document the patient’s response to the interventions. The Activity Therapist Coordinator incorporates the response to the group interventions into the patient’s plan of care. The Activity Therapist Coordinator provides support to the clinical department through teamwork and input into the patient’s overall psycho-social 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; licensed by the state of Louisiana

Experience:      One year's experience performing duties in a Healthcare setting