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Activity Director-Occupational Therapist

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Sept 2025

💰 $95,000/yr

About the role

Activities Director-Occupational TherapistClaremont, CA$95,000-$110K Claremont Care Center is looking to hire an experienced Activities Director (Occupational Therapist) to their team. Must have prior experience working in healthcare facilities and be a Certified Activities Director.The primary role of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Behavioral Health Program Consultant, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

Plan, develop, and oversee activity programs for clients with a minimum of seven (7) activity program hours per week, seven (7) days a week. Activities must include, at a minimum, group and individual social activities both on and off campus, to promote:

Money management,
Exercise and well-being opportunities,
Creative activities (art, music, dance)
Religious or spiritual activities
Educational activities
Awareness of community through focused seasonal events
Opportunities for client involvement for planning and implementation of the activity program
Social activities within the program and general community

Coordinates client government, daily Community Meetings and a Client Level System,
Develop and maintain contacts with community agencies and organizations
Assure up-to date Activity Schedule is posted for clients and staff in large visible print
Maintain age appropriate equipment and supplies in sufficient quantity
Conduct annual reviews of departmental policies and recommend changes to the Administrator.
Develop and maintain care plans and assessments for clients, ensuring integration into overall care plans. Maintain progress notes specific to the leisure and activity needs of the clients, at least quarterly, and as needed, in the client record.
Maintains a current record of the type and frequency of activities provides and the names of clients participating in each activity.
Collaborate with other departments to align activity programs with clients' needs.
Prepare reports, forms, and budgets for the activity department

Client Engagement

Conduct client and family interviews to identify activity preferences and needs.
Engage clients and families in the planning, design and evaluation of activity programs.
Schedules, facilitates and/or supervises field trips, parties, and daily recreational activities.
Provide materials for hobbies, crafts, and educational development.
Foster client participation in group and individual activities.

Personnel Management

Recruit, train, and supervise activity department personnel. Orientation and training should include (in addition to general orientation to the facility):

recognition and understanding of the emotional problems and social needs of the clients
available community resources
facilitating group and individual activities
policies and procedures related to off-unit or outside activities
involvement of family/significant support person in activities

Conduct performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when necessary.
Develop schedules and work assignments for activity staff.
Ensure department staff adhere to safety, infection control, and facility protocols.

Qualifications:.

Have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time in client activities and programs in a mental health setting.
Must have prior experience in healthcare facilities and be a licensed or certified Occupational Therapist.
Must be a licensed or certified Occupational Therapist.

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