Behavioral Health Activity Technician

About the role

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has openings for a Full Time Behavioral Health Activity Technician at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi. At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services, promoting a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff.

To perform this job successfully, the Behavioral Health Activity Technician must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and provide routine care for behaviorally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients under the direction of licensed behavioral health staff. The role involves providing purposeful, goal-oriented activities that teach and facilitate skills in assertiveness, independent living, interpersonal and social skills, and promoting individualized interests and pursuits. This position requires creativity and adaptability while leading groups of offenders.

Responsibilities

• Leads, instructs and encourages inmate patients in a program of individual and group activities of a physical, social, and cultural nature.
• Works with the behavioral health team to plan treatment goals for specific patients.
• Assists in coordinating recreation therapy with other therapeutic programs.
• Observes patients’ reactions and progress.
• Records clinical notes to be included in medical files and prepares reports.
• Regularly monitors inmates' program involvement.
• Notifies Behavioral Health/Clinical Director in a timely manner of inmate problems requiring attention.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CNA or CMA certification preferred, or two (2) 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 preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (Art, Art Therapy, Mental Health, etc.).
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Benefits

Competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package.