Activity / Activities Director - Behavioral Health setting

Activity / Activities Director:

Officially we title this job an Activities Director, but in other centers it may be called a Manager of Life Enrichment.

What we need from you

:

Certified Activity Director

(the 36-hour certification course for the state of IL)

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This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.

Activity Director - Lead Resident Engagement and Recovery

At our center, we know emotional well-being is as important as clinical care.  As our

Activities Director

, you will design and lead programs that bring joy, connection, and life-purpose to our residents.  This could involve leading exercise groups, team sport activities, and taking a therapeutic approach to social engagement & redirecting behaviors.

This is not a geriatric environment - we don't want you to play Bingo all day. We are seeking a director with therapeutic recreational approaches to mental health prevention and a willingness to work closely with our Psych Rehab team. Bring your out-of-the-box ideas! You will be helping our residents (primarily a male population) to find new engaging hobbies, redirect and focus on positive reinforcements, team sports ... and so much more.

This would be a great position for a

Start Date:

ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon

Salary, based on credentials & experience:

$48,000-$53,000

Schedule:

Days, with schedule fluctuations and weekend rotations as warranted by the center.