Behavioral Health Activity Technician

VitalCore Health Strategies; Landlith (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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/ or a

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in correctional healthcare, seeks a Behavioral Health Activity Technician at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, Delaware.

This full-time role supports emotional and social wellbeing under supervision, facilitating therapeutic and recreational activities to promote coping skills and mental health. Responsibilities include leading group activities, coordinating treatment goals, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Therapeutic recreation experience

Correctional mental health experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Behavioral Health Activity Technician

BEHAVIORAL Full Time Howard R. Young Corr. Institution-Behavioral, Wilmington, DE, US

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 a Behavioral Health Activity Technician at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, 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 Years 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 TECHNICIAN POSITION 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 TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL 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 TECHNICIAN MINIMUM 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.