Correctional Behavioral Health Activity Technician

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Leakesville (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Behavioral Health Activity Technician at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, MS. The role embeds you in a correctional health setting, leading individual and group activities to foster skills and engagement among inmate patients.

Must have CNA/CMA or equivalent, with 2+ years in therapeutic recreation or related fields. Background clearance required; degree in related area preferred. Competitive hourly pay and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• CNA or CMA Certified preferred or two (2) years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field providing activities programming for persons who have a serious mental illness.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred (Art, Art therapy, Mental Health etc)
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNA CMA Certified

Therapeutic Recreation exp

Education

Associate or Bachelors degree in related field

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Behavioral Health Activity Technician at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, MS. The role embeds you in a correctional health setting, leading individual and group activities to foster skills and engagement among inmate patients.

Must have CNA/CMA or equivalent, with 2+ years in therapeutic recreation or related fields. Background clearance required; degree in related area preferred. Competitive hourly pay and full benefits offered.