Activity Therapy Specialist - Ohio Behavioral Healthcare PN

Activity Therapy Specialist 2

Organization:
Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Agency Contact Name and Information:
Mary

Work Location:

Central Ohio Behavioral Health 2200 West Broad Street Columbus

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: 24.88

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Therapy/Therapeutical Services Technical

Skills:

Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Advocacy Professional

Skills:

Adaptability, Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview:
Activity Therapy Specialist 2 Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values:
Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the 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.

Plans, organizes & facilitates a comprehensive program of recreational, art, or music therapy/adjunctive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). assigned unit. Conducts therapy sessions using defined therapy techniques & mediums. Conducts individual & group therapy sessions for evaluation & skills/performance development in areas. Completes documentation to Joint Commission and CMS standards. Functions as a primary member of assigned interdisciplinary treatment team; evaluates patients; formulates & implements Individual Treatment Plan.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, located at 2200 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43223. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Alongside the base schedule, the goal will be to provide additional programming coverage for rotating weekends and one weeknight.

Why Work for the State of Ohio 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*. Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal,…