Activities Therapist
Centurion Health
Cumberland, MD (In Person)
$91,270 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Pay range: $42.76/hour - $45/hour depending on years of experience Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking a Full-time Activity Therapist to join our team at Western Correctional Institution (WCI) located in Cumberland, Maryland. The Activity Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and uses recreational/social activities to accomplish treatment objectives, foster skill building and problem solving in support of healing and psychological stabilization. This person will assist patients using recovery based, skill-building strategies to enhance their skill sets related to recreation and leisure activities and to reinforce adaptive and independent living skills. NCCAP Certification preferred Bachelor's Degree in the social sciences (psychology, social work or counseling or related field) Specific training in Recreational Therapy Two or more years of experience providing comprehensive art/recreational therapy services Experience working in corrections preferred Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Available shift: full time, days We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: 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...