Activities Assistant - Behavioral Health

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Carrollton Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network spanning 29 states. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritizing your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Assistant joining our team, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Full time

• Provide activity groups
• Document the patient’s response to groups and update daily/weekly progress status as appropriate
• Provide and document alternate interventions when patients miss groups
• Provide groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicating and working with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintain constant communication with the Activity Therapist when a patient is not responding to the treatments
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient’s program
• Understand age differences and corresponding developmental needs
• Provide activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offer a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
• Contribute to maintaining a quality program to satisfy therapeutic needs of the patient
• Offer direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
• Provide quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Contribute to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead

Applicants should have a High School Diploma/GED (required) and a Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or an equivalent preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
• CPR and De‑escalation certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Carrollton Springs is a 78‑bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Carrollton, TX community.

Carrollton Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and is driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers, and post‑acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.