ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)
About The Position
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is hiring an Activity Therapist at Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. The position provides therapeutic activity programs and direct therapy to patients on an assigned unit and shift. The therapist completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data to support habilitation plans, evaluates patients’ behaviors and reactions to activities and leisure time, and establishes and coordinates activity program types and schedules. As a member of the treatment team, the therapist contributes to treatment plans and writes program notes, monitors resources, helps maintain a safe environment, and participates in formal on-the-job training to develop therapeutic skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies, or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy.
- Successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork, or practicum.
- Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic activity programs and conduct direct therapy for patients on an assigned unit and shift.
- Participate in formulating treatment plans as a member of the treatment team.
- Evaluate patient behaviors and reactions in relation to activities and leisure time.
- Maintain awareness of supplies and equipment used for activities.
- Monitor and maintain adequate resources and verify a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participate in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop therapeutic technique skills.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Pension program
- Group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- 3 paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with carryover from year to year
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment
- 13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
- Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax medical care and dependent care assistance plans
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
