Activity Specialist jobs in Reno, NV

Willow Springs Center is looking for compassionate and dedicated Activity Coordinators!

Schedules available:

Sunday-Wednesday 10:30am-9:00pm

The purpose of the Activity Coordinator is to provide structured activities and therapeutic interventions during program hours and to support the mission and vision of the Nursing Department. They are responsible to manage the milieu and promote stimulating programming for patients. Activity Coordinators act as a role model for our patients (aged 12-17 years) by demonstrating appropriate behavior and applying active listening techniques. They also establish therapeutic interpersonal relationships with assigned patients through one-on-one interactions in order to accomplish treatment plan goals.
Our Activity Coordinators protect patients’ rights by demonstrating appropriate professional and personal behavior, reporting observed violations of patients’ rights and suspected or known instances of client abuse or neglect. Activity Coordinators are called to respond to safety and security issues according to established procedures and will transport patients to and from scheduled appointments and outings using company vehicles. Activity Therapists who engage in psychosocial rehabilitation programs may go into the child’s home to provide skill building sessions with children and families.

Benefits for include:

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300 locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada’s leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path. At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicate to impacting the lives of youth ages 12 to 17 years of age. If you desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs Center is the place for you.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year in mental health area; experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatry preferred.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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