Activity Technician: Mental Health & Recreation (Day Shift)

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

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.