General Activities Therapist 2 (Units) - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

General Activities Therapist 2 (Units) - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

Organization: Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare Agency Contact Name and Information: Megan Trump

Work Location: Heartland Behavioral Health 3000 Erie Street South Massillon 44646

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon Compensation: $22.59

Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 10:30am - 7:00pm, every other weekend Classified Indicator: Classified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health Technical Skills: Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Coaching, Collaboration, Flexibility, Leading Others, Motivating Others, Organizing and Planning, Observation

Agency Overview General Activities Therapist 2 - Units Who we are: At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

Plans, organizes, conducts, & ensures implementation of Activity Therapy programs/services such as leisure awareness, community resources, arts & crafts, dance, movies, bingo, games, tournaments, picnics, and etc. Ensures programming is therapeutic & goal reaching. Completes activity therapy assessments. Works with unit Treatment Team to assist in formulating individualized goals related to activity therapy and communicates patient progress to the Team. Prepares, completes & maintains all required records; completes clinical documentation to assure compliance with accrediting/certifying agencies (Medicare/Medicaid & Joint Commission). Transports & escorts clients to the community on Level IV pass in relation to individualized treatment interventions. Recommends and completes requisition forms to purchase recreation supplies & equipment. Performs various work-related miscellaneous tasks; some setting up of equipment or chairs/tables as needed for various functions; participates & attends meetings, completes required training. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 27 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 10:30am - 7:00pm, every other weekend . This position is located within our Heartland Behavioral Healthcare at 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44646. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications 30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development. OR The completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation. OR The completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation. OR 6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211. OR The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Primary Job Skill: Mental Health, Behavioral Health Technical Skills: Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Coaching, Collaboration, Flexibility, Leading Others, Motivating Others, Observation, Organizing and Planning Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.