Background Investigation, Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Correctional Health, EMT-Paramedics, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Recreational Therapy, Security Clearance, Social Sciences
The Behavioral Health Technician operates under the direction of professional mental health staff and uses recreational/social/vocational activities to accomplish treatment objectives and foster skill building and problem solving in support of psychological stabilization for patients in a correctional setting.
- Bachelors degree in social sciences required
- Two (2) years of experience in therapeutic recreation or related field providing activities programming for persons who have a serious mental illness required
- Must be appropriately and actively certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Training, experience, or certification as an aide, medical technician, Emergency 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