Forensic Activity Therapist — Group & Reentry Specialist

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent works in the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) at the Jane E. Mitchell Forensic Building (JEM) with a total of 42 male and female clients who are considered level 5 supervision under the custody of the Delaware Department of Corrections.

The incumbent is responsible for assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups daily, documenting progress, consult interdisciplinary teams/eternal agencies as necessary to promote person-centered goals, develop treatment plan interventions,

Qualifications

• Six months experience in planning, organizing and leading group activities.
• Six months experience in working with persons with disabilities.
• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts a therapeutic program of individual, group, social or recreational activities such as games, dances, movies and field trips.
• Conducts small group and individualized activities for individuals unable to participate in large groups.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Provides coverage for planning activities in absence of regularly assigned staff.

Skills

Group activity planning and leading

Disabilities experience

Regulations knowledge

Narrative report writing

Job description

The incumbent works in the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) at the Jane E. Mitchell Forensic Building (JEM) with a total of 42 male and female clients who are considered level 5 supervision under the custody of the Delaware Department of Corrections.

The incumbent is responsible for assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups daily, documenting progress, consult interdisciplinary teams/eternal agencies as necessary to promote person-centered goals, develop treatment plan interventions,