Activity Therapy Coordinator - Valley Health (Winchester, VA) in Martinsburg, West Virginia For Sale

Job Summary: The Activity Therapy Coordinator works as part of an in-patient multidisciplinary team who encourages individuals with mental illness, special needs and other circumstances to acquire new skills and to get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening as a way to improve mental and physical wellbeing. The objective of activity therapy is to counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities based on their individualized treatment needs. Organizing and scheduling structured therapeutic activities is also an essential function of the job. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in physical education, art, recreation or related field preferred; or two (2) years previous experience in providing structured therapeutic activities for mental health patients. Knowledgeable in cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development. Demonstrates ability to assess, plan for care and provide treatment for assigned patient/family groups. Record clear of sexual misconduct or abusive behavior towards others. Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served. Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital. Criminal Background checks include: VA State Police 3 rd party Background Check FBI fingerprinting Central Registry
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