The Ridge RTC
ActivitiesCoordinator
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Activities Coordinator at The Ridge RTC. Skills: facilitator of experiential and recreational programming, designing and implementing a structured schedule of programming, client engagement, risk assessment, documentation. Serves as a facilitator of experiential and recreational programming, directly leading activities with clients on a daily basis. Designs and implements a structured schedule of programming including outdoor activities, sports, arts and crafts, life skills groups, community out”
What You'll Achieve.
creating structured, engaging experiences that build life skills, promote healthy peer interaction, and complement clients' individualized treatment plans; contributes directly to the program culture and client engagement goals of the facility
Industry & Context.
problem solving
Valid driver's license with clean driving record required, Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs, Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver's license with clean driving record required, CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain upon hire, Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs, Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Physical Education, Experiential Education, Psychology, or a related field preferred, Equivalent combination of education and experience considered, Two years of experience directly leading recreational or experiential programming, preferably with youth in a therapeutic, educational, or residential setting, Experience in behavioral health preferred
What You'll Do.
Serves as a facilitator of experiential and recreational programming
directly leading activities with clients on a daily basis
Designs and implements a structured schedule of programming including outdoor activities
and experiential learning opportunities
Models positive group norms
and healthy coping during all programming
Serves as an active member of the Activities Committee under the direction of the Client Engagement Manager
contributing to the development of structured
and therapeutically appropriate recreational programming
Maintains an activities calendar and communicates programming schedules to staff and clients in advance
Collaborates with clinical and direct care teams to ensure activities support individualized treatment plans and therapeutic objectives
Responds to client escalation during activities and supports de-escalation in alignment with CPI notifies the Client Engagement Manager or Campus Lead as appropriate
Documents client participation in activities and communicates relevant observations from programming to the clinical team to inform treatment planning and goal updates
Coordinates logistics for off-campus outings
including transportation planning
and client eligibility review
in collaboration with the Client Engagement Manager
Ensures all activity spaces
and materials are safe
and appropriately inventoried
Transports clients as needed and as assigned
if an approved driver
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary treatment team; Serves as an active member of the Activities Committee under the direction of the Client Engagement Manager; Collaborates with clinical and direct care teams to ensure activities support individualized treatment plans and therapeutic objectives; Communicates relevant observations from programming to the clinical team to inform treatment planning and goal updates; Coordinates logistics for off-campus outings, in collaboration with the Client Engagement Manager
Full Job Description
About Altior Healthcare Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas. Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives. As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters. The Activities Coordinator is the primary facilitator of experiential and recreational programming on campus, creating structured, engaging experiences that build life skills, promote healthy peer interaction, and complement clients' individualized treatment plans. This role works as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and contributes directly to the program culture and client engagement goals of the facility. CATEGORIES OF DUTIES Serves as a facilitator of experiential and recreational programming, directly leading activities with clients on a daily basis. Designs and implements a structured schedule of programming including outdoor activities, sports, arts and crafts, life skills groups, community outings, and experiential learning opportunities. Models positive group norms, pro-social behavior, and healthy coping during all programming. Serves as an active member of the Activities Committee under the direction of the Client Engagement Manager, contributing to the development of structured, engaging, and therapeutically appropriate recreational programming. Maintains an activities calendar and communicates programmi
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