About this role
Find your purpose and share your passion by helping patients at the St. Cloud Hospital as a Program Facilitator! You'll be responsible for increasing patient awareness and abilities in the area of living skills and recreation activities by providing education and information on an individual or group basis. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for planning and implementing a variety of therapeutic programming (education and/or activities) to patients ranging in age from 5 years through adult with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues.
Schedule
- Casual
- Day shift | weekdays and weekends
- Will include hours of 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Must submit 16 hours of availability per 4-week schedule
- St. Cloud Hospital | Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit | on-site
Pay and Benefits
- Starting pay begins at $19.91 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
- Pay range: $19.91 - $29.87 per hour
- Earn extra pay for working weekend shifts
- Benefits available: PTO plan, wellness reward points, 401(k), employee assistance plan, and employee discounts!
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a human services field or
- Minimum of five years of related experience assisting in running groups, program and material design required or
- Associate of Arts degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant curriculum and successful completion of clinical field work.
- If a graduate from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program; then National Certification through NBCOT as a COTA and through the State of MN as a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is required.
- Workplace Violence Prevention curriculum courses will be provided upon hire and ongoing.
- Entry level skills and knowledge in the provision of therapeutic education and activities.
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric diagnosis and the associated symptoms.
- Ability to teach a variety of education and creative activities.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Other facts
About CentraCare
CentraCare is a compassionate, not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the lives and well-being of Central Minnesota residents. With ten hospitals and over thirty clinics, we provide both primary and specialty care throughout the region. Focused on rural health, we're proud to be one of Minnesota's largest health systems, delivering expert care close to home. Our mission is simple: We're here for your whole life — to listen, serve, guide, and heal — because your health means everything.
What you'll do
- The Program Facilitator is responsible for increasing patient awareness and abilities in living skills and recreation activities. This includes planning and implementing therapeutic programming for patients with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues.
Ready to join CentraCare?
Take the next step in your career journey