Coordinator, Activities Therapy

Your experience matters  

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Coordinator. Activities Therapy joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. 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  

The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed therapists and social workers, a registered nurse, and other trained professionals dedicated to the mental well-being of seniors within our community. 

How you’ll contribute  

A Therapy Activities Coordinator who excels in this role: 

• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient’s response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician’s/licensed practitioner’s treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
• Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity-related groups 

What we’re looking for 

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Additional requirements include: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC,ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.

• License: Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.

• Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

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.    

EEOC Statement 

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