ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)

Activity Therapist (UMP)

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to provide therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for patients served on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift. Completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data for the development of habilitation plans. Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient's reaction with activities and leisure time. Establishes and coordinates, types and schedules of activity programs. As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans and writes program notes. Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment. Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Provides therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for patients served at Chester Mental Health Center on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
• As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans.
• Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient's reaction with activities and leisure time.
• Maintains awareness of supplies and equipment for various activities.
• Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop greater skills regarding therapeutic techniques.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork or practicum.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Work Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm and Sunday: 12:00pm-8:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch

Unit B Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Chester Mental Health Center Activity Therapy Work County: Randolph

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About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.