Summary

Develops and administers a comprehensive activity program to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the adult consumers in the adult crisis stabilization unit. Assumes the responsibility to develop and administer a well-rounded social program schedule.

Essential Functions

• Assumes the responsibility for the design and development of recreation and leisure programs to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the consumers in the crisis unit
• Assists consumers on the unit in acquiring knowledge related to leisure resource utilization on a daily basis
• Assesses and documents consumer’s abilities and needs and records consumers’ participation so this can be analyzed in relation to needs, interests, and past lifestyle
• Attends consumer evaluation meeting and other appropriate meetings as necessary
• Confers with other personnel, superiors, and families regarding patient interests, needs, and limitations, as well as the availability of resources
• Assures that all activities conform to the criteria of federal, state, and local accreditation and licensing agencies or organizations
• Assumes responsibility for scheduling and coordinating miscellaneous social programs for the units (i.e., educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, games, group programs, spiritual services, etc.)Compiles a monthly program calendar, prints the calendars, and distributes them to unit personnel and patients
• Coordinates programs with other units and communicates with all personnel as appropriate
• Uses community resources in the development of programs
• Assists with the development and implementation of training and orientation for appropriate designated staff
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures; participates in on-going in-service training as well as required external training
• Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives
• Maintains confidentiality, informs consumers of rights and obtains necessary authorization for obtaining and releasing information
• Support and assist with the facilitation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General skills in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with consumers, other staff, and the community
• Basic computer skills
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
• One-year experience in mental health related field and/or recreational activity field preferred

Benefits (Full-Time Staff Only)

• 95% Employer Paid Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Some Positions Qualify for NHSC Student Loan Repayment
• 403B Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution
• Annual Professional Growth Funds
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-off
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

All Red Rock BHS employees are required to be fully vaccinated, as per Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Standards, unless otherwise exempt.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.