Activity Technician (74848)

Centurion Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring an Activity Technician for Jefferson City Correctional Center in Jefferson City, MO. The role supports a mental health unit using recreational activities to meet treatment goals and build patient skills on a day shift.

The position emphasizes rehabilitation, recovery-based strategies, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to foster healing and safety within the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences preferred.
• Training in recreational therapy preferred.
• National Certification Council for Activity Professionals certification preferred.
• Experience in correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must show TB documentation and be certified in CPR/BLS/AED.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team within a mental health unit.
• Use recreational/social activities to meet treatment objectives and build skills.
• Assist patients with recovery-based, skill-building strategies for recreation and leisure.
• Reinforce adaptive and independent living skills.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Jefferson City - Jefferson City Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportPay rates from $19/hr. to $22/hr. depending on years of experience!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Activity Technician to join our team at Jefferson City Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The Activity Technician works as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team within a mental health specialty unit and uses recreational/social activities to accomplish treatment objectives, foster skill building, and problem solving in support of healing and psychological stabilization. Will assist patients using recovery based, skill building strategies to enhance their skill sets related to recreation and leisure activities, and to reinforce adaptive and independent living skills.

Full Time Day shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences i.e. psychology, social work, or counseling or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Specific training in recreational therapy is preferred.
• National Certification Council for Activity Professionals certification preferred.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation, must be appropriately certified in first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS), and automated external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

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