Behavioral Health Activity Technician — Excellent Benefits

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

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.