Behavioral Health Activity Technician

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Mississippi seeks a Behavioral Health Activity Technician to lead individual and group activities for inmates under licensed supervision, focusing on assertiveness, living skills, and social development.

You will coordinate recreation therapy with other programs, monitor progress, document notes, and participate in trainings. CNA/CMA preferred; associate or bachelor in related field preferred; background check required.

Qualifications

• CNA or CMA certification preferred or two years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred (Art, Art therapy, Mental Health, etc)

Responsibilities

• Leads individual and group activities of a physical, social, and cultural nature for inmate patients.
• Plan treatment goals for specific patients with the behavioral health team.
• Coordinate recreation therapy with other therapeutic programs.
• Observe patients’ reactions and progress.
• Record clinical notes for medical files and reports.
• Monitor inmates’ program involvement regularly.
• Notify Behavioral Health/Clinical Director of inmate problems.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Group activity leadership

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in related field

Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has openings for a Behavioral Health Activity Technician at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive 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.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY:

To perform this job successfully, the Behavioral Health Activity Technician 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. This position requires creativity and adaptability while leading groups of offenders.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads, instructs and encourages inmate patients in a program of individual and group activities of a physical, social, and cultural nature.
• Work with the behavioral health team to plan treatment goals for specific patients.
• Assist in coordinating recreation therapy with other therapeutic programs.
• Observe patients’ reactions and progress.
• Record clinical notes to be included in medical files and prepare reports.
• Regular monitoring of inmates' program involvement.
• Notify Behavioral Health/Clinical Director in a timely manner of inmate problems requiring attention.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• CNA or CMA Certified preferred or Two (2) years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field providing activities programming for persons who have a serious mental illness.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred (Art, Art therapy, Mental Health etc)
• 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.