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NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals

Inpatient neuropsychiatric care for complex co-morbidities

Recreational Activity Associate

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMishawaka, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred, and at least two years of experience in a direct care role is strongly preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications are required and must be obtained during orientation.
  • Ability to work effectively with patients in need of behavioral or recreational therapy, lead and motivate people, plan and organize, take initiative, use creative and resourceful therapy techniques, and use computers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and/or oversee individual and group activities daily, encouraging patient participation.
  • Assist the Director in implementing scheduled or suggested activities using games, arts, sports, crafts, music, dance, movement, and drama to support clients’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Teach patients relaxation techniques and stretching exercises to help with anxiety.
  • Use techniques and activities to engage introverted patients and patients uncomfortable in social settings, encouraging participation in daily activities.
  • Use physical activities to help patients with impaired mobility learn how to function, including those who have lost use of a limb or are paralyzed on one side.
  • Update the Director on patient participation and reactions to activities, and report unusual behaviors or symptoms to the clinical team.
  • Complete required documentation in accordance with hospital requirements.
  • Unpack and store ordered supplies, keep the activity storage area clean and organized, pick up supplies after activities, and return furniture to its original position.
  • Perform cleaning tasks to assist with infection control.
  • Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading relevant literature and attending seminars and conferences.
  • Float to other units and/or facilities as assigned.
  • Maintain a professional approach to confidentiality and protect private health information disclosed in written, electronic, or oral form.
  • Follow NPH compliance standards, including its Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
  • Keep current with applicable federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred; at least two years of experience in a direct care role is strongly preferred.

About the Company

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals

Inpatient neuropsychiatric care for complex co-morbidities

NPH operates inpatient facilities that treat patients with complex co-occurring psychiatric, neurological, and medical conditions through an integrated medical-psychiatric care model. A multi-specialty team creates individualized treatment plans and uses safe, modern campuses with features like sensory rooms to help regulate behavior; stays last about 13–14 days to stabilize patients before returning them to referring facilities. The company targets underserved populations with dual diagnoses and combines medical care with behavioral health under one roof, differentiating itself from standard psychiatric or skilled-nursing options. Its goal is to provide coordinated, specialized inpatient care that stabilizes patients and smoothly transitions them back to their referring facilities to continue recovery.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
South Bend, IN
Founded
2005

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