Correctional Behavioral Health Recreation Therapist

VitalCore Health Strategies; Parchman (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and DIscou

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Behavioral Health Recreational/Activity Therapist for Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS. The role focuses on delivering individual and group recreation activities to support behavioral health goals.

Requirements include a degree in therapeutic recreation or related field, with CTRS preferred; CNA/CMA with patient experience also considered. Subject to security clearance; on-site work integrity and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Certified Therapeutic Specialist (CTRS) preferred.
• Can be filled by CNA or CMA with patient experience.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

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.

Education

Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field

Certified Therapeutic Specialist (CTRS) preferred

CNA or CMA with patient experience

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Behavioral Health Recreational/Activity Therapist for Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS. The role focuses on delivering individual and group recreation activities to support behavioral health goals.

Requirements include a degree in therapeutic recreation or related field, with CTRS preferred; CNA/CMA with patient experience also considered. Subject to security clearance; on-site work integrity and teamwork are essential.