Correctional Mental Health Activities Therapist

Centurion Health; Sardis Estates (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Activity Technician / Therapist for Phillips State Prison in Buford, GA. The role uses recreational and therapeutic activities to support treatment objectives and skill building in a correctional setting.

Under supervision of mental health staff, you will implement structured activity programs, monitor patient progress, and help promote psychological stabilization for inmates. A valid BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field providing activities programming for persons with a serious mental illness.
• Active Basic Life Support certification.
• Training, experience or certification as an aide, medical technician, EMT, or activities technician preferred.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational/social/vocational activities to accomplish treatment objectives.
• Foster skill building and problem solving in support of psychological stabilization.
• Support patients in a correctional setting under the direction of professional mental health staff.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Activity programming

Mental health support

Background check

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Activity Technician / Therapist for Phillips State Prison in Buford, GA. The role uses recreational and therapeutic activities to support treatment objectives and skill building in a correctional setting.

Under supervision of mental health staff, you will implement structured activity programs, monitor patient progress, and help promote psychological stabilization for inmates. A valid BLS certification is required.