Activities Program Coordinator - Salem Hospital NSMC : Job Details

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Job Summary

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care. Summary Responsible for providing a variety of therapeutic/recreational/activity groups. Additionally, they are responsible for documenting patient group performance per unit policy, communicating with clinical staff through rounds, and other clinical meetings, and alert staff of emergent clinical issues that occur during the group sessions. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Leads activity groups and interacts with individuals (one to one) on the unit in a professional manner and within group protocol guidelines as delegated.
• Provides scheduled coverage for staff as needed.
• Organizes and selects appropriate therapeutic group and individual activity modules/plans, which represent current interests and needs of patients.
• Maintains a safe and failure free environment for the clients with follow-up to staff, as needed. Helps ensure the environment complies with health and safety regulations.
• Interacts with clients, treatment team(s), and unit staff in a positive and effective manner.
• Communicates information regarding client interactive behaviors to appropriate clinical staff in a timely, effective presentation.
• Completes clinical documentation and documents information regarding clients who attended group(s) in a timely manner.
• Reports to a supervisor and uses supervision effectively to enhance overall clinical awareness, growth, and professional development.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience Experience in activity/creative clinical strategies (art and music) 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office). Candidates should be organized, timely, and possess good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate within a multi-disciplined team. Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

52 Oak Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.88 - $32.72/Hourly

Grade

5

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