Activity Therapy Specialist 2 (PN: 20042710)

State of Ohio; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA union

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking an Activity Therapy Specialist 2 to plan and facilitate arts-based therapy programs for patients at the Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Campus in Toledo. The role includes conducting therapy sessions, both individual and group, and documenting progress per Joint Commission and CMS standards.

Qualifications include 42 months of activity therapy experience or related education with time-based alternatives, and the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Position requires 42 months' experience in activity therapy or supervision/work direction or development.
• Alternative: associate degree with 24 months experience in activity therapy.
• Alternative: undergraduate core program with 18 months experience.
• Alternative: 12 months experience as Activity Therapy Specialist 1.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Arts

Behavioral Health

Mental Health

Building Trust

Collaboration

Creativity

Continuous Improvement

Education

Associate degree in recreation or specialty area

24 mos. exp. in activity therapy

Undergraduate core program in recreation or specialty area

18 mos. exp. in activity therapy

12 mos. exp. as Activity Therapy Specialist 1

Equivalent minimum qualifications

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Description - Activity Therapy Specialist 2 (PN: 20042710) (260006JN)

Activity Therapy Specialist 2 (PN: 20042710) ( 260006JN )

Organization

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp 930 South Detroit Avenue Toledo 43614-2701

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation : $24.88

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours : 8am - 4:30 pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills : Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health

Professional Skills : Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

Activity Therapy Specialist 2

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.

What you'll do at DBH:

• 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

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 29 on the OCSEAPay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8am-4:30pm. This position is located within our Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.

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:

42 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation or 42 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.

OR

The completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.

OR

The 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

The equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment Noted Above.

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.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.