Activities Coordinator

About Banyan Treatment Centers:

Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, offering a comprehensive continuum of services with the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our founding, we have grown into a trusted provider with 18 locations and Telehealth services nationwide.

In 2023, TPG’s global impact investment through The Rise Fund enabled us to further expand our services. This partnership underscores our dedication to providing high-quality care and reinforces our financial stability. With over 1,600 dedicated employees, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on people’s lives, delivering compassionate, quality care that extends from our internal operations to every patient interaction.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organization that stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As a Recreation Activities Coordinator, you will:

• Make a Lasting Impact: Use your passion and creativity to design and lead engaging recreational activities that promote healing, relaxation, and personal growth for patients in recovery.

• Thrive in a Purpose-Driven Team: Join a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions matter. Many team members bring their personal recovery experiences to enrich care, creating a supportive and understanding work environment.

• Collaborate in a Supportive Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care that nurtures both mental and physical well-being.

• Champion Healthy Living: Foster an atmosphere that prioritizes physical health and mental wellness through recreational programs designed to encourage social interaction, teamwork, and stress relief.

• Advance Professionally: Access continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and career growth in a nurturing and empowering environment.

• Leverage Loan Repayment Opportunities: Banyan Treatment Centers is an approved facility for the STAR Loan Repayment Program (STAR-LRP). Eligible team members in direct patient care roles can qualify for student loan repayment assistance through our STAR-LRP partnership.

Position Details:

• Reports to: Director of Operations

• Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday-Saturday

• Location: Baldwinville, MA (On-site)

Job Duties:

• Provide an activities program on a daily basis including evenings and weekends.
• Develop and implement specific programs based on the needs of the clients.
• Organize activities to engage clients and encourage socialization.
• Provide a plan of activities appropriate to the needs of the patients including, but not limited to: group social activities, indoor and outdoor activities, creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama and educational programs, and exercise activities
• Prepare a monthly calendar of activities
• Responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the department
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Recruit, train and supervisor independent contractors when appropriate.
• Ensure that the program adheres to any relevant state or local requirements.
• Encourage patient participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
• Participate with the Director of Operations in developing an activities budget.
• Identify appropriate screening tool(s).
• Perform assessments in consultant with clinical tea, on clients or program participants to determine what specific activities are advisable or suitable for their needs.
• Plan specific activities and develops certain recreational programs to help address the needs addressed in the assessments.
• Review program notes and goals and prepares reports.
• May consult with other professionals including but not limited to medical staff, food service workers, nutritionists and clinical staff.
• Help maintain a pleasant and cheerful environment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.
• Valid Driver License.
• A minimum of two years of experience
• Maintains CPR certification, required.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Ability to consider the advice and opinions of others
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences
• Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings
• Ability to set and achieve goals
• Ability to be organized and efficient
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to train and motivate others
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to build, develop and improve an activities program
• Superior communication skills.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.