Activity Therapy Specialist 2

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks an Activity Therapy Specialist in Toledo, Ohio. This role involves planning and facilitating diverse therapy sessions. Candidates must have relevant experience in activity therapy or an associate degree in a related field. The position offers a full-time schedule with a focus on improving patient skills through various therapies. Interested individuals should contact Donita Alcodray at 419-381-1881 for more information.

Qualifications

• 42 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation.
• Completion of a relevant associate degree and 24 months of experience.
• 12 months of experience as Activity Therapy Specialist 1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate recreational, art, or music therapy.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Complete documentation to standards.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Arts

Behavioral Health

Mental Health

Building Trust

Collaboration

Creativity

Continuous Improvement

Education

Associate degree in recreation or specialty area

Undergraduate core program in recreation or specialty area

Activity Therapy Specialist 1

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes & facilitates a comprehensive program of recreational, art, or music therapy/adjunctive therapy (AT) for assigned unit
• Conducts therapy sessions using defined therapy techniques & mediums
• Conducts individual & group therapy sessions for evaluation & skills/performance development in areas
• Completes documentation to Joint Commission and CMS standards
• Functions as a primary member of assigned interdisciplinary treatment team; evaluates patients; formulates & implements individual treatment plans

Position Qualifications

• 42 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation or 42 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.
• Or completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 18 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Activity Therapy Specialist 1, 44213.
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment Noted Above.
• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills

Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health

Professional Skills

Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

Donita Alcodray 419-381-1881

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation

Hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8am - 4:30 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified