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 therapeutically designed activities for patients and teaches and instructs through the use of music as a therapeutic activity skill. As a member of the treatment team, the Activity Therapist contributes to treatment planning, writes program notes, completes activity therapy assessments, and plans, implements, and participates in facility-wide events. The position also provides coverage for Activity Therapy. The role is based at the facility and is scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Hybrid work is not available. This is a full-time salaried union position and an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
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, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork, or practicum.
- Ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patients and others.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Ability to stoop, bend, lift, or exert up to 20 pounds of force in performing job duties.
- Ability to use 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 therapeutically designed activities for patients.
- Assess patient needs regarding activity and music therapy and participate as a treatment team member in formulating treatment plans.
- Complete activity therapy assessments; evaluate data for developing habilitation plans; implement therapeutic modalities; and document work according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Plan, implement, and participate in facility-wide special events and activities, including music programs, holiday parties, and sporting events.
- Attend and participate in facility Activity Therapy meetings, special events, committees, and in-service training.
- Subject to availability of funds, review, select, and recommend materials and equipment for purchase for the music therapy program.
- Provide coverage for Activity Therapy.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Pension program
- Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- 3 paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 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 on position
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
- 5% salary differential for bilingual positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
