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Activity Therapy Specialist 1

Company:
ohio.gov
Location:
Franklin County, OH
Posted:
April 03, 2024
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Description:

Schedule: Full-time

Who we are…

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

OhioMHAS Values:

· Contribute and Collaborate

· Serve Compassionately

· Deliver Quality

· Be Accountable

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.

OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed by criminal courts.

We are accepting applications for an Activity Therapy Specialist 1 (Mon-Fri 9:00a-5:30p and weekends as scheduled) within the Kosar Building, headquartered at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43220.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Provides direct adjunctive therapy services to patients through a comprehensive program of recreation, art, or music for assigned unit by conducting individual and groups sessions

· Completes documentation as assigned and meets The Joint Commission and CMS standards

· Functions as a primary member of assigned disciplinary treatment team

· Evaluates patients, formulates and implements adjunctive therapy interventions of patient treatment plan

· Participates and attends meetings and conferences as assigned and acts as representative of the Adjunctive Therapy department as required

Base schedule Mon-Fri 9a-5:30p and weekends as scheduled.

What’s in it for you:

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

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); valid drivers’ license.

-Or completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 12 mos. exp. in Activity Therapy; valid drivers’ license.

Note: must have certification in animal-assisted therapy if utilizing trained animals for therapeutic goal reaching purposes.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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