Activity Technician

Centurion Health; Sardis Estates (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Activity Technician/Therapist to join our team at Phillips State Prison in Buford, Georgia. The Activity Technician/Therapist provides recreational and therapeutic activities under the direction of professional mental health staff to support treatment objectives and psychological stabilization for patients in a correctional setting.

Schedule: M-F on day shift. Ideal candidates have 2 years of Therapeutic Recreation experience and an active BLS

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field for persons with serious mental illness.
• Active Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Experience in correctional mental health settings is preferred.
• Background check and agency security clearance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational/social/vocational activities to support treatment objectives.
• Work under the direction of licensed mental health staff.
• Foster skill-building and problem-solving for patients within a correctional setting.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

BLS Certification

Activity therapy

Job description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a full time Activity Technician /Therapist to join our team at the Phillips State Prison in Buford, Georgia.The Activity Technician/Therapist is under the direction of professional mental health staff, and uses recreational/social/vocational activities to accomplish treatment objectives, foster skill building and problem solving in support of psychological stabilization for patients in a correctional setting.Schedule: M-F on day shiftQualificationsTwo (2) years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field providing activities programming for persons who have a serious mental illness requiredMust have an active Basic Life Support certification.Training, experience or certification as an aide, medical technician, EMT, or activities technician preferred.Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.BenefitsWe offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountContinuing Education benefitsMuch more...For more information contact:Patrick JonesEmail: [e-mail]