Activity Therapy Specialist 2 - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Therapy Specialist 2 plans, organizes, and facilitates a comprehensive recreational, art, music, or other adjunctive therapy program for an assigned unit at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare. The specialist conducts therapy using defined techniques and mediums, provides individual and group therapy sessions for evaluation and skills or performance development, and documents services according to Joint Commission and CMS standards. The role is a primary member of the assigned interdisciplinary treatment team and evaluates patients and formulates and implements Individual Treatment Plans. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though hours may differ based on need. The position is located at 2200 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed minimum qualification pathways: 42 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation; 42 months of experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training and/or development; an associate degree in recreation or a specialty area such as music, art, drama, or dance plus 24 months of activity therapy experience; completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation or a specialty area such as music, art, or drama plus 18 months of activity therapy experience; 12 months of experience as an Activity Therapy Specialist 1 (44213); or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer. Transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.
• The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.
• Final applicants tentatively selected for the classification must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; applicants with a positive result will not be offered employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate a comprehensive recreational, art, music, or adjunctive therapy program for an assigned unit.
• Conduct therapy sessions using defined therapy techniques and mediums.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for evaluation and skills or performance development.
• Complete documentation to Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Serve as a primary member of the assigned interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Evaluate patients and formulate and implement Individual Treatment Plans.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree