Behavioral Health Activity Technician

VitalCore Health Strategies; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Disct.

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Delaware is seeking a Behavioral Health Activity Technician to support mental health services in a correctional facility. Under licensed professionals, you will facilitate therapeutic and recreational group activities to promote coping skills and positive behavior.

The role includes leading group therapy, coordinating treatment goals, documenting progress in electronic health records, and participating in trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; prefer an associate degree in human services
• Two years of experience in therapeutic recreation or related field preferred
• Experience in correctional mental health setting preferred
• Must be able to pass a background investigation

Responsibilities

• Lead group therapy activities
• Plan treatment goals with the behavioral health team
• Coordinate and implement recreation therapy
• Observe patients’ progress and program involvement
• Write clinical notes in electronic health records
• Notify Behavioral Health Director/Clinical Supervisor of issues
• Attend training and meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Group therapy

Therapeutic recreation

EHR documentation

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Human Services (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Behavioral Health Activity Technician

BEHAVIORAL Full Time Sussex Correctional Institution-Behavioral, Georgetown, DE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 13708

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for aBehavioral Health Activity Technician at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, Delaware for Full-Time.

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 BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• 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
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIANPOSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Activity Technician plays a vital role in supporting the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of individuals within a correctional facility. Under the supervision of licensed behavioral health professionals, the technician facilitates therapeutic, educational, and recreational group activities designed to promote positive coping skills, reduce behavioral issues, and support overall mental health.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIANESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead group therapy activities
• Work with the behavioral health team to plan treatment goals for specific clients
• Assist in coordinating and implementing recreation therapy
• Observe patients’ progress and program involvement
• Write clinical notes to be included in electronic health records
• Notify Behavioral Health Director/Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner of problems requiring attention/intervention
• Attends training and meetings as required
• Other duties, as assigned

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIANMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED (preference for an associate degree in human services, or working towards a degree in human services)
• Two (2) years of experience in therapeutic recreation or related field providing programming for persons who have a mental illness is preferred.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation

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.