Behavioral Health Specialist PRN (81923)

Centurion Health•New Castle, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction. We are seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Specialist at New Castle Correctional Facility in New Castle, Indiana. The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for using recreational and social activities to foster skill building, problem solving, and accomplish treatment objectives. The Behavioral Health Specialist works as a part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team supporting the patients to enhance their skill sets to reinforce social, adaptive, and independent living skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or closely related field required
Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college required
Individuals who are registered or certified with the appropriate therapy association but have not completed a clinical internship because it was not a component of the academic program at the time required to have completed a minimum of two (2) years of full-time paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based setting after receipt of the required degree to be admitted into the exam
Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

National Certification Counsel for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Using recreational and social activities to foster skill building, problem solving, and accomplish treatment objectives.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team supporting patients to enhance their skill sets to reinforce social, adaptive, and independent living skills.