Activity Therapy Specialist 2 - Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare - Part Time

Activity Therapy Specialist 2

Organization:
Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Agency Contact Name and Information:
Donita Alcodray

Work Location:

Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp 930 South Detroit Avenue Toledo

Schedule:

Part-time

Work Hours:

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

Primary Job Skill:
Therapy/Therapeutical Services Technical

Skills:

Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Professional

Skills:

Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview Activity Therapy Specialist 2

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.

What you'll do at DBH:
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 plans 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 8am-4:30pm. This position is located within our Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614. 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 specific benefits information for this position.

Position

Qualifications:

42 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation or 42 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development. OR The completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy. OR The completion of undergraduate core program in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 18 mos.

exp. in activity therapy. OR 12 mos. exp. as Activity Therapy Specialist 1, 44213. OR The equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment Noted Above. Job

Skills:

Therapy/Therapeutical Services Technical

Skills:

Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Professional

Skills:

Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education,…