Activity Therapy Specialist — Evening & Weekend Rotations

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) seeks a dedicated Activity Therapist to join Heartland Behavioral Healthcare in Massillon, OH. This hourly role supports therapy programs, leisure activities, and community engagement as part of the clinical treatment team.

Responsibilities include planning and documenting activity therapy assessments, collaborating with the Treatment Team to set patient goals, and coordinating related administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience closely related to activity therapy and recreation.
• Coaching or directing activities in a therapeutic setting.
• Knowledge of documentation and compliance in clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, conducts, and ensures implementation of Activity Therapy programs such as leisure activities and community resources.
• Ensures programming is therapeutic and goal-oriented.
• Completes activity therapy assessments.
• Collaborates with Treatment Team to set individualized goals.
• Maintains records and clinical documentation to ensure compliance with accrediting bodies.
• Transports and escorts clients on Level IV passes as needed.
• Recommends and completes requisitions for recreation supplies and equipment.
• Participates in meetings and trainings.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Education

Associate degree in recreation

Undergraduate core program in recreation

General Activities Therapist 1 experience

Job description

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) seeks a dedicated Activity Therapist to join Heartland Behavioral Healthcare in Massillon, OH. This hourly role supports therapy programs, leisure activities, and community engagement as part of the clinical treatment team.

Responsibilities include planning and documenting activity therapy assessments, collaborating with the Treatment Team to set patient goals, and coordinating related administrative tasks.