General Activities Therapist 1 - Units

General Activities Therapist 1 - Units

Organization:
Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare Agency Contact Name and Information:
Megan Trump, megan.trumpo.gov

Work Location:

Heartland Behavioral Health 3000 Erie Street South Massillon 44646

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon Compensation: $21.83

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

10:30a - 7:00p, every other weekend Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Therapy/Therapeutical Services Technical

Skills:

Behavioral Health, Mental Health Professional

Skills:

Adaptability, Coaching, Developing Others, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Time Management

Agency Overview Unit-based GAT1 General Activities Therapist 1

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 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. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 26 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30a-7:00p, every other weekend. This position is located within our Heartland Behavioral Healthcare campus at 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44646. 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.

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! 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, 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 )
* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide…