Impactful Activity Therapist 2 — Behavioral Health

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking an Activity Therapist at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare in Massillon, OH. You will plan and lead activity therapy programs, assess clients, and work with the Treatment Team to set individualized goals aimed at recovery.

Responsibilities include maintaining records to ensure accreditation compliance, transporting clients on Level IV passes, and coordinating recreation resources to support therapeutic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts required for all post-secondary education listed on the application.
• Transcripts must be official and not printed from the institution's website.
• DBH reserves the right to evaluate the validity of degrees.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct, and ensure implementation of Activity Therapy programs and related activities.
• Ensure programming is therapeutic and goal-reaching.
• Complete activity therapy assessments.
• Work with the Treatment Team to set individualized goals and report patient progress.
• Prepare and maintain required records and clinical documentation for accreditation and compliance.
• Transport and escort clients on Level IV passes for treatment interventions.
• Process requisitions for recreation supplies and equipment.
• Attend meetings and complete required training.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Coaching

Collaboration

Flexibility

Leading Others

Motivating Others

Observation

Organizing & Planning

Education

Associate degree in recreation

12 months activity therapy or recreation

Undergraduate core program in recreation

6 months exp as General Activities Therapist 1

Equivalent minimum qualifications

Job description

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking an Activity Therapist at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare in Massillon, OH. You will plan and lead activity therapy programs, assess clients, and work with the Treatment Team to set individualized goals aimed at recovery.

Responsibilities include maintaining records to ensure accreditation compliance, transporting clients on Level IV passes, and coordinating recreation resources to support therapeutic outcomes.