Behavioral Health Activity Technician – Correctional Care Impact

VitalCore Health Strategies; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies Pearl, Mississippi is seeking a Behavioral Health Activity Technician to support the behavioral health team by leading inmate activity programs and assisting with therapy activities in a correctional facility.

The role emphasizes creativity, group leadership, and documentation of progress, with opportunities to contribute to patient engagement and rehabilitation efforts in a busy correctional environment.

Qualifications

• CNA or CMA certified preferred, or two years in therapeutic recreation or related field serving persons with serious mental illness.
• Experience in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (art, art therapy, mental health, etc.). Must pass background check where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Leads, instructs and encourages inmate patients in 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 of inmate problems requiring attention.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

CNA CMA certified

Experience in behavioral health

Correctional health setting

Background check readiness

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in related field

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies Pearl, Mississippi is seeking a Behavioral Health Activity Technician to support the behavioral health team by leading inmate activity programs and assisting with therapy activities in a correctional facility.

The role emphasizes creativity, group leadership, and documentation of progress, with opportunities to contribute to patient engagement and rehabilitation efforts in a busy correctional environment.