Activity Technician

Activity Technician

GA, Jackson
- Special Management Unit
- Jackson, GA 30233

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full time Activity Technician /Therapist to join our team at the Special Management Unit in Jackson, Georgia.

The Activity Technician/Therapist is under the direction of professional mental health staff, and uses recreational/social/vocational activities to accomplish treatment objectives, foster skill building and problem solving in support of psychological stabilization for patients in a correctional setting.

Schedule:

M-F on day shift

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field providing activities programming for persons who have a serious mental illness required
• Must have an 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.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...