Correctional Behavioral Health Tech - Therapy & Groups

Centurion Health; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for Graham Correctional Facility in Hillsboro, IL. The role involves providing therapeutic support, leading psychosocial groups, crisis management, and patient education in daily living activities within a correctional setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science, at least two years of related activity programming, and CPR/AED certification with tuberculosis documentation. Background checks are required for clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science required.
• Two years or more experience providing activities programming for patients with serious mental illness preferred.
• Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases.
• Must maintain tuberculosis documentation and CPR/AED certification.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support services including treatment-focused programming and psychosocial groups.
• Assist in crisis management, social rehabilitation, and leisure activities for patients.
• Provide formal education to patients in routine activities of daily living.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of records and data management for mental health treatment and scheduling.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science

Job description

Centurion Health seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for Graham Correctional Facility in Hillsboro, IL. The role involves providing therapeutic support, leading psychosocial groups, crisis management, and patient education in daily living activities within a correctional setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science, at least two years of related activity programming, and CPR/AED certification with tuberculosis documentation. Background checks are required for clearance.