Memorial Physician Practices
Activities Assistant - Behavioral Health Unit
Spring View Hospital
Full Time / Days
Your experience matters
At Spring View Hospital-BHU, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As the Activities Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing 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.
How you’ll contribute The Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.
Provides activity groups
Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicates, and works with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when the patient is not responding to the treatments
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead
What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
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 and 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.
Qualifications and requirements Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
Education:
High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.
Certifications:
CPR and De‑escalation certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
About us Spring View-BHU is a 12 bed unit located in Lebanon, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone‑your experience matters.
EEOC Statement Spring View Hospital-BHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spring View Hospital-BHU 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 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.
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How you’ll contribute The Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.
Provides activity groups
Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicates, and works with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when the patient is not responding to the treatments
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead
What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
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 and 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.
Qualifications and requirements Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
Education:
High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.
Certifications:
CPR and De‑escalation certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
About us Spring View-BHU is a 12 bed unit located in Lebanon, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone‑your experience matters.
EEOC Statement Spring View Hospital-BHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spring View Hospital-BHU 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 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.
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