A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
Activities Assistant Brightwell Behavioral Health - 3.0 Lansing, MI Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Therapeutic Recreation Foreign language proficiency Computer operation Recreation therapy Social skills building Clinical program implementation Individual crisis management Treatment plan documentation Psychoeducational group therapy facilitation Computer literacy Writing skills Resident hobbies assistance Mental health interventions Patient safety measures implementation Care documentation Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring Conflict de-escalation Mental health facility experience Team training Behavioral support plan implementation Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Discharge planning Wellness activities for care recipients Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Computer skills Patient progress monitoring Experiential group therapy facilitation Healthcare treatment Patient education Care plan implementation Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Activities Assistant works in collaboration with the Rec Therapy Director to support the delivery of Activity Therapy services. Under the direction and guidance of the Rec Therapy Director, the Activities Assistant assists with the facilitation of therapeutic activity groups and interventions designed to promote positive behavioral changes, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical functioning. The Activities Assistant supports group engagement by reinforcing healthy coping skills, encouraging social interaction, and providing patients with leisure education and resources to support discharge planning and continued involvement in meaningful activities. All services are delivered in accordance with organizational policies and current standards of practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in psychiatric setting (preferred) Basic computer skills Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;additionallanguages preferred
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties set forth below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an Activities Assistant. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, as they include all tasks requested by the Rec Therapy Director to meet the needs of Brightwell Behavioral. Works in collaboration with theRecTherapy Directorto support established treatment goals andobjectivesandassistwith the implementation ofappropriate therapeuticrecreation modalities Assistswith monitoring client participation and response to activity therapy interventions and reports observations to theRecTherapy Director and interdisciplinary team,in accordance withdocumentation policies Develops and applies foundational clinical skills byobservingclients' level of functioning, engagement, and behavior during Activity Therapy (AT) sessions Participates in treatment team conferences as assigned to exchange relevant observations and support treatment planning and progress discussions Documents behaviorally relevant observations and interventions related to Activity Therapy on the Master Treatment Plan (MTP) and discharge documentation, as directed and within established timelines Implements assigned components of individual treatment plans using an interdisciplinary team approach and under the guidance of the Activity Therapy Director Assistsin the development and implementation of new activity-based programming in response to changes and trends in the mental health field Instructs clients on the safe andappropriate useof equipment during activity therapy sessions Follows all patient safety protocols during therapy sessions and completes required safety checks and checklists Attends lectures, seminars, and in-service trainings to remain current with best practices in therapeutic recreation and activity-based interventions Assistswith or provides staff in-services as requested by the Activity Therapy Director, based on training and experience Supports therapeutic limit-setting,observesverbal and non-verbal cues for escalating behavior, andutilizesapproved de-escalationtechniques,when necessary, in collaboration with the treatment team Observes and reports safety concerns related to clients' perceptual disturbances (e.g., hallucinations, delusions, or illusions) toappropriate clinicalstaff Activities Assistants may complete Recreational Therapy assessments. All assessments must be reviewed and co-signed by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)in accordance withfacility policy. Performs other duties as assigned by theRecTherapy Director
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED AND AGE-SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY
Adult Population:
Age 18 and up Sufficient knowledge of Growth and Development to provide individualized therapy for specific age groups. The therapist must be able to adapt interventions and activities to meet the developmental needs of all clients.
