Activities Coordinator

Overview: Peninsula Hospital is a division of Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville TNActivities Coordinator
– Sr Behavioral HlthPRN/OCC, Shift VaryThis is a very energetic and team-oriented 16 bed unit.

Fast paced, extremely rewarding and builds strong critical thinking skills working with complex, challenging patients.

We have developed strong collaborative relationships, both insideand outside of our unit.

Working closely with various groups such as physicians,families, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, and chaplains to meet the needs of our patients around the clock.

We have a great team that takes pride in the environment they work in by keeping our unit clean,orderly and organized.

We take pride in creating a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Educational opportunities are always encouraged to develop best practice skills, strong knowledge base, and utilization of the best tools to address the complex needs of older adults.This unitcreates a 6-week schedule.

Team members work 3 days per week, 12 hour shifts, working two weekends a month.

Position Summary:The activity coordinator plans, organizes and directs a therapeutic activities program in order to provide adolescent and adult patients with acceptable outlets for creativity, expression, socialization, exercise and learning experiences within the confines of treatment aims.

Responsibilities: Supervises group activities.

Organizes and arranges group activities.

Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Counsels and shares educational information with patients.

Verbally communicates events to appropriate staff.

Determines program needs and purchases supplies in cooperation with the Clinical Director.

Participates in treatment teams on a rotating basis in cooperation with the Clinical Director.

Counsel patients in selection of activities which meet leisure item needs and interests utilizing existing skills.

Meets with Clinical Director as needed.

Seeks consultation from Clinical Director as needed.

Communicates directly with unit leaders.

Shares patient information, program needs and concerns appropriately.

Participates in CQI activities.Assists Clinical Director with preparation of activity portion of budget.

Demonstrates competency in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.

Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.

Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative as directed.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications: Minimum Education:Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field or Recreational therapy preferred.Minimum Experience:One (1) year hospital experience in mental health or related area or equivalent combination of education and work experienceLicensure Requirement:CPR required