Behavioral Health Activity Technician

Responsibilities

• Carry out behavior modification plans, therapeutic interventions, and crisis intervention techniques, including de-escalation, as prescribed by professionals and ensure a safe, supportive environment
• Observe, record, and report patient behavior, progress, and symptoms to the treatment team
• Absorb and assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal hygiene, grooming, and meals
• Conduct safety checks, ensure a secure environment, and manage potential emergencies
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of patient behavior and interactions
• Provide emotional support, facilitate group activities, and educate patients/families on coping skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field required
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation
• Previous experience in a mental health, psychiatric, or residential care setting is highly preferred
• Show strong interpersonal communication, patience, empathy, emotional stability, and the ability to work in high-stress, crisis-prone environments
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

• Must have the ability to stand for long periods
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift

About the Role

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Pay

Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the facility