Activity Therapy Specialist

Activity Therapy Specialist 2

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health

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.

• Plan, organize, and facilitate a comprehensive program of recreational, art, or music therapy/adjunctive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). the assigned unit.
• Conduct therapy sessions using defined therapy techniques and mediums.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for evaluation and skills/performance development in various areas.
• Complete documentation to Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Function as a primary member of the assigned interdisciplinary treatment team; evaluate patients; formulate and implement individual treatment plans.

• 42 months experience in activity therapy or recreation, or 42 months experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training/development.
• Or completion of an associate degree in recreation or a specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance) and 24 months experience in activity therapy.
• Or completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation or a specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama) and 18 months experience in activity therapy.
• Or 12 months experience as Activity Therapy Specialist 1 (job code 44213).
• Or equivalent of the minimum class qualifications noted above.

• Therapy/Therapeutical Services
• Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
• Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement

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.

Normal working hours are 8:00 am‑4:30 pm. This position is located within the Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.

Union: OCSEA

Compensation: $24.16 per hour

Schedule:

Full‑time; 8am‑4:30pm

Primary location:
Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp, United States of America—OHIO—Lucas County—Toledo.

We are proud to be a recovery‑friendly workplace and commit to supporting the health and well‑being of all employees, including those in recovery.