At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping children, adults, and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options. The Activity Coordinator assists in providing structured activities under the supervision of the CTRS to further patient/family/group progress in treatment according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, the Oceans' Mission, Performance Improvement standards.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of the CTRS, assists in providing therapeutic recreational activities in accordance with accepted standards of therapeutic recreation practice in a timely fashion as outlined by Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, and the Hospital's Mission statement and CQI monitors. Assists in planning and conducting individual and group activities as assigned by CTRS. Participates as an active member of the treatment team, attending meetings when necessary and reporting on assigned patients. Documents in a timely manner in the medical record. Communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to patients and their families. Assists in identifying safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs under the direction of the CTRS. Under the direction of the CTRS, assists in conducting discharge planning in accordance with age/disability/cultural needs, and involving members of the patient's support system in decision making as appropriate. Responds to inquiry calls and assists in preforming chart audits. Assists in planning and conducting individual and group therapy assigned by CTRS, Administrator, or physician's orders. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.