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Activities Program Coordinator

McLean Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Middleborough
52 Oak Street (Show on map)
Mar 22, 2025
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?
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. Specific duties are assigned by the unit Group Therapy Coordinator and/or Program Director.
-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.

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%)


The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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