ACTIVITY THERAPY ASSOCIATE III, CI *REPOST*

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

11 paid holidays

Pension and retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville, the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, is seeking an activity therapy support worker to assist in prescribed therapy programs tailored for patients’ physical, cognitive, mental, emotional, and social growth.

Under the guidance of Therapeutic Recreation staff, the role addresses individual treatment goals and ensures delivery of diverse therapy modalities.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience assisting in the implementation of prescribed activity therapy programs under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing prescribed activity therapy programs tailored to patient goals and needs.
• Drive state vehicles as required and maintain a Maryland driver's license.

Job description

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY. Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds. We are located in Catonsville, previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live! Convenient to DC. Baltimore and BWI airport, our 180-acre wooded campus feels more like a college setting. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive health benefits package, 11 paid holidays and 6 personal days annually, pension and retirement savings plans, training opportunities, free onsite parking and much more! Join our team and be a part of the change!

GRADE

ASTD10

Main Purpose of Job

This position is the full performance of activity therapy support work assisting with the provision of prescribed activity therapy programs tailored by Therapeutic Recreators to promote the physical, cognitive, mental, emotional and social behavioral growth of mentally ill patients at Spring Grove Hospital Center. This position provides appropriate activity therapy modalities that will address patient individual treatment goals to promote positive change in behavior in areas of psychological, social, recreational, cognitive and physical well-being through effective therapeutic recreation programming. This position is emergency essential and is required to have and maintain a valid Maryland Driver's License and be able to drive a state vehicle in accordance with State of Maryland policies and procedures for drivers of state vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Four years of experience assisting in the implementation of prescribed activity therapy programs under the supervision of a healthcare professional to include assisting in patient/client assessments for mentally ill, aged, physically ill or physically disabled patients or developmentally disabled clients.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 15 credit hours in health services, human services, education or the behavioral sciences for two years of the required experience.
• Candidate may substitute possession of a Bachelor’s degree in art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy or therapeutic recreation for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Therapy classifications or Therapy specialty codes in the Therapeutic Recreation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in some positions may be required to operate vehicles which require a Class "C" motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training.
• Employees in this classification at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to permanent appointment.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

• Meaningful Work
• Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
• Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
• Retirement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
• Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.