University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri
Deliver impactful Psychosocial Rehabilitation services through engaging therapeutic activities for patients. Manage supplies and group logistics while encouraging patient participation to help individuals achieve therapeutic goals.
$1.00 per hour weekend
ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Activity Specialist to join our dynamic team in delivering impactful Psychosocial Rehabilitation services.
We seek an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to enhancing the lives of our patients through engaging therapeutic activities.
The ideal candidate will bring creativity, compassion, and a proactive approach to encouraging patient participation, while also demonstrating strong organizational skills in managing supplies and group logistics.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and help individuals achieve their therapeutic goals, we want to hear from you!
Join us in fostering a supportive atmosphere where every patient can thrive and feel valued.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives.
We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.
We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics.
Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS · Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one · Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays · Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years · Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) · Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more · See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Plan and conduct recreational, diversional, and therapeutic groups, and coordinate tasks or activities that relate to the goals and needs of the patient as per their treatment plan, under the guidance of a therapeutic recreation specialist or occupational therapist.
Encourage and facilitate patient participation in therapeutic opportunities and activities.
Assist therapy staff in evaluating patient’s progress and identifying deficits, and assisting with documentation.
Assist therapy staff in leading groups by supervising patients, taking notes on their participation, escorting patients to and from groups, and facilitating their participation.
Coordinate the ordering and inventorying of supplies for the department.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the Therapy Department work areas.
Assist with infection control procedures in shared therapeutic areas.
Prepare materials for groups including preparing craft materials.
Assist with supervising patients during treatment sessions.
Offer alternative activities on the unit for patients who may not be ready for group sessions.
Independently lead diversional groups during the weekends and evenings.
Document patients’ behavior and participation in diversional groups.
May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Six (6) months of healthcare or related experience.
One (1) year of experience working with people with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or developmental disabilities. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requires a high school diploma and at least six months of healthcare or related experience. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience working with mental health, physical, or developmental disabilities.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.
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