We are currently seeking an Activity Coordinator at Options Behavioral Health. Options is a mental health and addiction treatment center for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Options provides specialized care for each unique individual. At Options, we provide clinically sophisticated treatment in a warm and nurturing environment. We endeavor to form close relationships with our patients and their families, and we are dedicated to treating all who heal with us with the utmost dignity and respect.

​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• ​Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan. 
• ​Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals. 
• ​Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness. 
• ​Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. 
• ​Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs. 

• ​Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals. 
• ​Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time. 
• ​Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence. 
• ​Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups. 
• ​Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable.  

• ​Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. 

​OTHER FUNCTIONS:  

• ​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. 

​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.   

• ​Master’s degree preferred.  
• ​Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required. 

​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:  

• ​CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). 
• ​First aid may be required based on state or facility. 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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