Activity Therapist

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discc

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks an Activity Therapist at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA. The role involves delivering structured activities, developing curriculums, and supporting behavioral health goals for inmates under licensed supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, BLS, and English fluency, with experience in correctional mental health preferred. Full-time availability at the Lancaster facility with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• BLS certification required.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Teams; able to use an Electronic Health Record.
• Supportive team member with strong teamwork.
• Able to make independent decisions when needed.
• Experience in correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must pass background check and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment curriculums with the Unit Coordinator.
• Facilitate activity-based contacts in individual and group settings; track data.
• Conduct non-clinical therapeutic interventions with QMHPs.
• Teach problem-solving techniques in group/individual sessions; promote coping skills.
• Help clients build social skills for overall wellbeing.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Fluent English

Teamwork

Independent decision-making

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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Activity Therapist

Full Time Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, Lancaster, MA, US

We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Full-Time Activity Therapist and Part-Time Activity Therapist at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annualincentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

ACTIVITY THERAPIST BENEFITS PACKAGE (for eligible positions):

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

ACTIVITY THERAPIST POSITION SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully, the Activity Therapist must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and provided routine care for behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients under the direction of licensed behavioral health staff and provide purposeful, goal‑oriented activities that teach and facilitate skills in assertiveness, independent living, interpersonal and social skills, and promoting individualized interest and pursuits. The Activity Therapist performs a wide range of tasks to assist individuals in regaining independence within the general population and mastery over their own recovery process. Recovery resources such as booklets, tapes, pamphlets and other written materials may be utilized by the Activity Therapist in the provision of service.

ACTIVITY THERAPIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop treatment curriculums in conjunction with the Unit Coordinator.
• Facilitates activity‑based contacts in individual and group settings, and maintains data collection and tracking.
• Conducts non‑clinical therapeutic interventions in treatment units and in conjunction with Qualified Mental Health Professionals.
• With assistance from the treatment team members, utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals and groups; discussions will be utilized where clients will share common problems in daily living and methods they have employed to manage and cope with these problems.
• Assist clients in building social skills in the general population that will enhance overall wellbeing.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACTIVITY THERAPIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Related Field
• Must have BLS certification.
• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams, and able to utilize an Electronic Health Record.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.