General Activities Therapist - Treatment Mall

General Activities Therapist 1 – Treatment Mall (2600038E)

Location: Heartland Behavioral Health, 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44646

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, every other weekend

Union: OCSEA/AFSCME

Pay: $21.19 hourly (Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule, opportunity for increase after 6 months)

• Plan, organize, conduct, and ensure implementation of Activity Therapy programs/services that meet patients’ interest level and have value in physical, mental, emotional, social, and/or spiritual domains; ensure programming is therapeutic and goal‑reaching.
• Assess when to change an activity based on attendance numbers and patient feedback.
• May complete activity assessments (as required).
• Escort patients off grounds for community outings.
• Document patients’ responses to treatment plan goals in the electronic record.
• Observe and monitor activities of patients during leisure and program time.
• Escort patients to and from activities; maintain patient attendance for general activities and/or leisure times; track Level II’s while in the treatment mall and make observations to complete treatment mall safety rounds.
• Meet with patients to assist in completing satisfaction surveys if needed; assist with oversight when volunteers offer programs such as bingo and religious services/programs.
• Communicate and/or attend meetings with Treatment Teams for cohesive patient care.
• Primary work area is the Treatment Mall with some work on units.

• Completion of an associate degree in recreation with 6 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.
• Or completion of an undergraduate core program in a recreational area (e.g., physical education).
• Or 24 months experience as an Activities Aide (44210).
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

All eligible applications will be reviewed considering qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS)
• Optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Background Check Notice: The final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration; an individual assessment will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Rule 5122‑7‑21 outlines disqualifying offenses.

Drug‑Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).