Activities Therapy Coordinator

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital

Activities Therapy Coordinator

Schedule: FT, Days

Your experience matters 

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

How you'll contribute:

An Activities Therapy Coordinator who excels in this role:

The Activity Therapy Coordinator serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based activity services to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The Coordinator plans, organizes and directs medically approved activity programs including such activities as holidays and special events, social activities, relaxation techniques, music-based interventions, leisure educational games, and expressive arts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, increase motivation, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. The Coordinator regulates content of the programs in accordance with patients' capabilities, needs, interests, and treatment plan. The Coordinator is the liaison of the Activity Therapy department to Clinical Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

-    Apply appropriate therapeutic theory, standards, and clinical judgment to all treatment decisions and interventions.
-    Assess patient needs holistically, considering cultural, religious, developmental, and physical factors that impact treatment and group participation.
-    Document patient responses to therapeutic interventions accurately in daily or weekly progress updates.
-    Complete all assigned assessments within required timeframes and help balance assessment workload among therapists.
-    Develop initial and ongoing treatment programs in alignment with physician or licensed practitioner orders.
-    Create individualized plans of care with measurable goals, objectives, and interventions tailored to each patient.
-    Provide therapeutic activities and interventions according to the treatment plan while engaging patients to maximize outcomes.
-    Maintain ongoing communication with the treatment team and notify providers when patients do not respond to interventions.
-    Support effective patient programming by understanding developmental stages and adapting activities accordingly.
-    Deliver appropriate therapeutic activities that align with treatment goals and offer diverse and meaningful stimuli.
-    Maintain a high‑quality therapeutic program by providing clear direction, education, and communication of expectations.
-    Reassess and modify treatment goals as needed based on significant changes in patient condition or length of stay.
-    Provide input to treatment teams regarding activity therapy goals, interventions, and updates.
-    Offer guidance, coaching, and workflow coordination to other Activity Therapists as directed by the DCS.
-    Plan, coordinate, and maintain programming--including supplies, schedules, special events, and budgeting--to ensure consistent, patient‑centered therapeutic services.
-    Always exhibit the company's core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together. 
-    Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).  Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology. 

What we're looking for 

Education:  

-    Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or related field from an accredited school required. 
-    Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), or Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P, LPAT) certification required per state regulations. 
-    One year experience in activity therapy in a psychiatric facility required. 
-    CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. 
-    De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.