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Behavioral Health Group Technician

VitalCore Health Strategies
Meridian, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

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 Behavioral Health Group Technician at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP TECHNICIAN BENEFITS PACKAGE :

  • Holiday Pay : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term / Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K & Plan Matching
  • Annual Incentive Bonus

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY :

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

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Leads, instructs and encourages inmate patients in a program of individual and group activities of a physical, social, and cultural nature.
  • Work with the behavioral health team to plan treatment goals for specific patients.
  • Assist in coordinating recreation therapy with other therapeutic programs.
  • Observe patients' reactions and progress.
  • Record clinical notes to be included in medical files and prepare reports.
  • Regular monitoring of inmates' program involvement.
  • Notify Behavioral Health / Clinical Director in a timely manner of inmate problems requiring attention.
  • Attends training and meetings as required.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
  • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP TECHNICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

  • T wo (2) years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field providing activities programming for persons who have a serious mental illness.
  • Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
  • VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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