Activity Specialist

Health & Human Services

Lincoln, NE, US
Base: $21.788ph + $3.00ph facility differential; b...
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Therapeutic programming
Interdisciplinary treatment team
Patient well-being
** The Health & Human Services Agency is seeking a compassionate and creative Activity Specialist to join their interdisciplinary treatment team at the Lincoln Regional Center, a state psychiatric facility. The role focuses on enhancing the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of patients through structured recreational and therapeutic programming. **

Job Summary

  • This position plays a vital role in supporting the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of patients through structured recreational, therapeutic, and leisure-based programming in a 24-hour state psychiatric facility.
  • The role involves planning, organizing, delivering, or leading one or more therapy services, including recreational, music, industrial, motivational, and vocational therapy.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 156% state-matched retirement contribution, 13 paid holidays, generous leave benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Health & Human Services Agency is seeking a compassionate and creative Activity Specialist to join their interdisciplinary treatment team at the Lincoln Regional Center, a state psychiatric facility. The role focuses on enhancing the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of patients through structured recreational and therapeutic programming. **

Salary

Base: $21.788/hour + $3.00/hour facility differential; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, retirement contribution, paid holidays, leave benefits, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic programming
  • Interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Patient well-being
  • Structured recreational programming
  • Psychiatric facility environment

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate and creative
  • Trauma-informed care knowledge
  • Building therapeutic relationships
  • Meaningful difference

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • 19 years of age
  • Proficiency in English
  • Post high school coursework in related field or relevant experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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