General Activities Therapist 1 - Units

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

11h • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team. What you’ll do at DBH: Plans, organizes, conducts & ensures implementation of Activity Therapy programs/services that meet the patients’ interest level and has value in any of the following life domains: physical, mental, emotional, social, and/or spiritual. Ensures programming is therapeutic & goal reaching. Assesses when it is time to change an activity based on attendance numbers and patient feedback. May or (may not) complete activity assessments. Escorts patients off grounds for community outings. Documents patients’ response to treatment plan goals in the electronic record. Observes and monitors activities of patients during leisure and program time. Escorts patients to & from activities; maintains patient attendance for general activities and/or leisure times; tracks Level II’s while in the treatment mall and makes observations to complete treatment mall safety rounds. Meets with patients to assist patients in completing satisfaction surveys if needed. Assists with oversight when volunteers offer programs that can include but is not limited to bingo and religious services/programs. Communicates and/or attends meetings with Treatment Teams for cohesive patient care. Primary work area is On-Unit with some work in the Treatment Mall.

Requirements

• Completion of associate degree in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
• OR Completion of undergraduate core program in recreational area (e.g., physical education).
• OR 24 mos. exp. as Activities Aide, 44210.
• OR The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
• Primary Job Skill: Activity Therapy
• Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Mental Health
• Professional Skills: Adaptability, Coaching, Developing Others, Goal Setting, Time Management, Teamwork
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.
• Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer.
• Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration.
• Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted.
• DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, conducts & ensures implementation of Activity Therapy programs/services that meet the patients’ interest level and has value in any of the following life domains: physical, mental, emotional, social, and/or spiritual.
• Ensures programming is therapeutic & goal reaching.
• Assesses when it is time to change an activity based on attendance numbers and patient feedback.
• May or (may not) complete activity assessments.
• Escorts patients off grounds for community outings.
• Documents patients’ response to treatment plan goals in the electronic record.
• Observes and monitors activities of patients during leisure and program time.
• Escorts patients to & from activities; maintains patient attendance for general activities and/or leisure times; tracks Level II’s while in the treatment mall and makes observations to complete treatment mall safety rounds.
• Meets with patients to assist patients in completing satisfaction surveys if needed.
• Assists with oversight when volunteers offer programs that can include but is not limited to bingo and religious services/programs.
• Communicates and/or attends meetings with Treatment Teams for cohesive patient care.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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