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(Archived) Activity Therapist
Job Description
Overview
Our Activity Therapist provides activity therapy services at the direction of site supervisor. Maintains effective communication with the Facility and CCS staff.
Qualifications
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:
- Current CPR certification
- Any other certifications (such as First Aid) as required by site contract
Responsibilities
- Responsible to provide activity therapy services to inmates in the facility in accordance with the policies and procedures of both CCS and the Facility, and be consistent with recognized standards of activity Therapy.
- Responsible to provide activity therapy services under the direction of supervisor.
- Make sure to interrelate and work effectively with other Facility and CCS staff.
- Responsible to abide by the security regulations and limits of confidentiality of inmate information requirements of the Facility.
- Conduct MHP Segregation Rounds (at some facilities) as directed by supervisor.
CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer