Activity Therapist

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

As an Activity Therapist, this professional provides activity therapy services under the direction of their site supervisor. They are responsible for maintaining effective communication with both the Facility and Correct Care Solutions staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to patients. Overall, this role plays a critical role in enhancing patients' physical and mental well-being through therapeutic activities, while collaborating with colleagues to provide seamless care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide activity therapy services to inmates in accordance with policies and procedures of both CCS and the Facility, consistent with recognized standards of activity Therapy, under the direction of a supervisor. Collaborate effectively with other Facility and CCS staff, while adhering to security regulations and limits of confidentiality of inmate information requirements. Conduct MHP Segregation Rounds and provide a program of activities for inmates, including task groups, socialization groups, community meetings, education/recreational groups, unstructured recreational activities, and individual and group physical exercise activities. Monitor and document inmates' involvement in activities, notify a Qualified Mental Health Professional of significant changes in functioning, and participate in in-service sessions, staff meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled. Notify a supervisor in a timely manner of inmate or departmental problems requiring attention, request additional supervision when necessary, and comply with employee standards of CCS and the Facility, including the maintenance of a working environment and personal appearance consistent with professional responsibilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in activity therapy, therapeutic recreation, or related field.

Experience

Experience providing services to a mentally ill population and/or certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) as required by site contract.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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