General Activities Therapist 2 - PN20039335

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

• Serves as lead worker over lower level Activity Therapists & other personnel assigned to assist with the implementation of planned recreational activities.
• Organizes & conducts Activity Therapy Treatment Programs according to standards of care established for population served (E.g., adult, geriatric, acute, intermediate, deaf and/or hard of hearing, chronic, forensic, MI/MR, dual diagnosis).
• Interviews patients & completes Activity Therapy Assessment; develops & implements individualized program based on patient’s needs, abilities & interests; develops & implements group treatment program based on commonality of patients' needs.
• Plans & coordinates special events & holiday programs; plans & implements general recreational and entertainment activities (e.g., fresh air breaks, escorts/assists patients at open lounges, recreational group activities, determines & obtains type/amount of supplies/equipment needed for activities, etc.).
• Responsible for developing the monthly AT schedule of activities for all units; will communicate with supervisor any unusual planned activities (e.g., those near water, outside of Athens County, occurring at times outside of regularly scheduled trips, etc.).
• Completes initial assessment per requirements; documents patients’ response to treatment & weekly progress in Interdisciplinary progress notes.
• Completes incident reports as needed; develops & posts patients' monthly calendar; documents interventions on ITP and includes patient responses to treatment.
• Attends & participates in in-service training sessions & workshops as required/approved (e.g., Crisis Intervention, CPR, Fire Safety, etc.) & assists other staff/areas as needed.
• Continuously and proactively assesses environmental situations, organization policies and procedures, and staff, patient and visitor behavior for situations that could pose risks to patients, staff, or visitors, and reports them appropriately.
  
  

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #27 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with some weekends. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

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.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
  
  

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/

Completion of associate degree in recreational area; 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation area (e.g., physical education); 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record. ***(OCSEA PR 8-12 & 28 and up)

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

dmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Appalachia Behav - Athens

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation

$20.99

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Communications, Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication

Agency Overview

Mental Health General Activities Therapist 2

GAT2

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), 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.

OhioMHAS 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.