Activity Therapist (#015936) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Activity Therapist I (#021947) Broad River Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$35,800 - $46,600
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 23, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning and running recreational activities to help inmates in a mental health program at a correctional facility build social skills and healthy leisure habits.
The role requires assessing inmates' needs, creating personalized plans, monitoring progress, and training staff on these activities.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in therapeutic recreation who is patient, creative, and comfortable working in a secure prison environment.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, or related field preferred and can substitute for experience
- Experience in therapeutic recreational, music, or art therapy fields
- Previous experience in a psychiatric rehabilitative setting preferred
- Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
- Ability to plan, implement, and monitor individualized activity therapy plans based on inmate assessments
- Skills in providing training to medical, mental health, and security staff
- Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
Full Job Description
Under general supervision,- Plans, implements and coordinates activities and intervention in the development, maintenance and expression of appropriate social and leisure lifestyles of patients admitted to the Kirkland R&E specialized mental health program unit.
- Develops recreational/activity therapy based upon assessments of inmate's needs/interests and psychosocial aspect of care.
- Review findings from the treatment team to assess inmate's skills and interests that contribute to developing an individualized plan of care.
- Monitors response to treatment and changes plans as necessary.
- Provide training to medical, mental health and security staff.
- Provides documentation as required by agency standards
- Attend divisional meetings and staff training as required.
- Make recommendations on treatment goals and plans
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
(803) 896-1649
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:A High School Diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or a related field may be substituted for the required experience.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A High School diploma and experience in a therapeutic recreational or music/art therapy related field. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Qualifications
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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