Behavioral Health Activity Technician

VitalCore Health Strategies • Wilmington, DE

8d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Activity Technician plays a vital role in supporting the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of individuals within a correctional facility. Under the supervision of licensed behavioral health professionals, the technician facilitates therapeutic, educational, and recreational group activities designed to promote positive coping skills, reduce behavioral issues, and support overall mental health.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a background investigation

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in human services, or working towards a degree in human services
• Two (2) years of experience in therapeutic recreation or related field providing programming for persons who have a mental illness
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting

Responsibilities

• Lead group therapy activities
• Work with the behavioral health team to plan treatment goals for specific clients
• Assist in coordinating and implementing recreation therapy
• Observe patients’ progress and program involvement
• Write clinical notes to be included in electronic health records
• Notify Behavioral Health Director/Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner of problems requiring attention/intervention
• Attends training and meetings as required
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED