(PT) Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Are you a passionate Therapeutic Activities Coordinator looking to a part-time opportunity to utilize your skillset by making an impact in the lives of others? We’ve got an opportunity for you at our Recovery Village!

Join our Kansas City team and build your career helping others rebuild their lives!  

Pay Rate: $21.00- $25.00

Schedule: 20hrs/wk. 2 weekdays 12pm-8pm, 1 weekend day 12pm-4pm or 4pm-8pm.

*Flexible on what days of the week.

The Recovery Village Kansas City is an adult rehab facility that is physician-led and committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care for substance use disorders and mental health conditions.

What we have to offer: 

• Competitive Pay
• Work/ Life Balance 
• Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice! 
• Saving lives! 

Other benefits include: 

• Free Teladoc Services
• Employer Matched 401(k) 
• Employee Referral Bonus 

The Recovery Village Kansas Drug and Alcohol Rehab - 11901 Jessica Lane

Raytown, MO 64138

Levels of care at this facility include: Medical Detox, Inpatient/Residential SUD & MH Rehab, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and Aftercare Planning 

The Therapeutic Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating approved activity programs for patients in treatment. The Therapeutic Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing engaging activities and encouraging patient participation outside of programming hours. This position will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating community-based activities for patients in PHP and IOP levels of care.

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Create engaging activities that will promote high levels of patient participation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient participation and attendance tracking.
• Plans, organizes, and directs activities to facilitate patient recovery and well-being which may include off-site outings.
• Coordinates and facilitates activities committee meeting to ensure distribution of monthly activities calendar.
• Ensure inventory of supplies are provided on-site.
• Support treatment team with patient interventions and de-escalation as needed.

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:

• Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
• Evaluate engagement and effectiveness of activities provided with the assistance of the Clinical Director.
• Maintains positive relationships with all staff.
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
• Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the success of the organization.
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Here is what we’ll need to consider:

• Minimum high school diploma is required. Post-secondary education is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.
• Certification in Recreation Therapy preferred
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification required.

Core Competencies:

• Conducts therapeutic sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
• Observes, assesses and records patient participation and progress during recreational sessions
• Plans, organizes, and directs recreational activities
• Recreational treatment plan