# Activities Assistant, Behavioral Health

- **Company:** Lifepoint Health
- **Published:** Jul 14, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Texas
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** CPR / First Aid
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## About

**Your experience matters **

Collin Springs is part of [Lifepoint Health](https://lifepointhealth.net/locations), a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an **Activities Assistant** joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to *making communities healthier** **®*. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

**How you’ll contribute **

An **Activities Assistant** who excels in this role:

- Provides activity groups
- Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
- Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
- Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicates and works with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
- Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments
- Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program
- Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
- Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
- Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
- Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
- Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead

**Why join us **

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- **Financial Protection & PTO**: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- **Financial & Career Growth**: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- **Employee Well-being**: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- **Professional Development**: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

**What we’re looking for** Applicants should have a High School Diploma/GED (required), Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred. Additional requirements include:

- Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred.
- CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

**More about Collin Springs**

**Collin**** Springs **is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the McKinney, TX community.

**EEOC Statement**

Collin** Springs** is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Collin Springs** is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/activities-assistant-behavioral-health-lifepoint-health-512e4015-bda1-4dbf-907b-0d7880b20f11