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Recreational Therapist

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Valdosta, Georgia, United States Centurion Health Full time

**Job Summary**

Centurion Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recreational Therapist to join our team at the Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Georgia. As a key member of our mental health team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing recreational and social activities to support the psychological stabilization of patients in a correctional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement recreational and social activities to achieve treatment objectives and foster skill building and problem solving in patients.
  • Work under the direction of professional mental health staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide education and training to patients on recreational and social skills.
  • Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify patient needs and develop strategies to address them.

Requirements:

  • Two (2) years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field providing activities programming for persons with serious mental illness.
  • Active Basic Life Support certification.
  • Training, experience, or certification as an aide, medical technician, EMT, or activities technician preferred.
  • Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
  • Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Benefits:

  • Excellent compensation package.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Continuing Education benefits.