Activity Aide​/Coordinator PRN

Responsibilities

Recreational Therapy Aide/Activity Coordinator Days and Hours Vary

** Some weekend schedules will apply**

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities for over 30 years. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services.

Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.

The Recreational Therapy Aide will work along side the Recreational Therapist to plan, organize, and lead the recreation therapy program, as well as direct patient care. He/she will be responsible for establishing, initiating and conducting the recreation therapy treatment program including leisure education, aerobics, creative expression, outdoor education, community reintegration and special events for patients. Recreational Therapy Aide will be required to complete appropriate and assigned written materials, documents and forms to assist in patient documentation and communication in the department.

Must be willing to treat all patients with respect and work as a team with staff/coworkers.

As a Per Dien employee of Rivendell Behavioral Health you are not eligible for our Comprehensive Benefits Package, however, you will be able to select the shifts that fit your schedule and needs the best.

Education:

High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CTRS preferred.

Experience:

History of working in an inpatient acute care setting preferred and experience with conducting appropriate groups to a specific patient population.

Training: CPR, HWC, and verbal de-escalation training necessary and may be provided upon hire at the hospital.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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