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Behavioral Health Activity Technician

VitalCore Health Strategies
Smyrna, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027
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VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Behavioral Health Activity Technician at James T. Vaugh Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware for Full-Time!!!





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 ACTIVITY TECHNICIAN BENEFITS: 



  • 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

  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

  • 401K & Plan Matching

  • PTO

  • Annual Incentive Bonus

  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY:


The Behavioral Health Activity Technician plays a vital role in supporting the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of individuals within a correctional facility. Under the supervision of licensed behavioral health professionals, the technician facilitates therapeutic, educational, and recreational group activities designed to promote positive coping skills, reduce behavioral issues, and support overall mental health.


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



  • Lead group therapy activities

  • Work with the behavioral health team to plan treatment goals for specific clients

  • Assist in coordinating and implementing recreation therapy

  • Observe patients’ progress and program involvement

  • Write clinical notes to be included in electronic health records

  • Notify Behavioral Health Director/Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner of problems requiring attention/intervention

  • Attends training and meetings as required

  • Other duties, as assigned


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTIVITY TECHNICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:



  • High School Diploma or GED (preference for an associate degree in human services, or working towards a degree in human services)

  • Two (2) years of experience in therapeutic recreation or related field providing programming for persons who have a mental illness is preferred.

  • Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.

  • Must be able to pass a background investigation


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.


Keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Technician

Salary : $20 - $22

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