Behavioral Health Activity Technician

VitalCore Health Strategies•Southern MS Correctional Institution, North Leaksville, MS, US, MS

21d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Activity Technician at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi. The position provides routine care for behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients under the direction of licensed behavioral health staff. The technician leads purposeful, goal-oriented activities that teach and facilitate assertiveness, independent living, interpersonal and social skills, and individualized interests and pursuits. The role requires creativity and adaptability while leading groups of offenders.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Nice To Haves

CNA or CMA certification, or two years of experience in therapeutic recreation or a related field providing activities programming for persons with serious mental illness.
Experience working in a correctional mental health setting.
An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as art, art therapy, or mental health.

Responsibilities

Lead, instruct, and encourage inmate patients in 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 for medical files and prepare reports.
Regularly monitor inmates’ program involvement.
Notify the Behavioral Health/Clinical Director in a timely manner about inmate problems requiring attention.
Attend required training and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.