Behavioral Health Activity Therapist: Recovery & Skills

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lansing (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

401K Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking an Activity Therapist at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. This full-time role focuses on delivering structured, goal-oriented therapeutic activities for behaviorally challenged patients under licensed supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, English fluency, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Teams, and EHR systems. Knowledge of a correctional mental health environment is preferred, with background clearance

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
• Experience in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment curricula in conjunction with Unit Coordinator.
• Facilitate activity-based contacts in individual and group settings.
• Maintain data collection and tracking of activities.
• Conduct non-clinical therapeutic interventions in treatment units.
• Use problem solving techniques with individuals and groups to promote coping.
• Assist clients in building social skills for independent living.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Electronic Health Record

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking an Activity Therapist at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. This full-time role focuses on delivering structured, goal-oriented therapeutic activities for behaviorally challenged patients under licensed supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, English fluency, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Teams, and EHR systems. Knowledge of a correctional mental health environment is preferred, with background clearance