General Activities Therapist 2 - PN
General Activities Therapist 2 - PN
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Job Description
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 institutions website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO/ADA Administrator at or .
***For safety sensitive positions and unclassified permanent positions ONLY.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
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.
Mental Health General Activities Therapist 2
Activity Therapy
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 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios 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.
What youll do at OhioMHAS:
- Acts as lead worker (e.g. provides work direction & trainingtootheractivity therapists & employeesinvolvedinthe therapyof patients) & plans conducts implements &monitorsfitness & exercise programs (e.g.providesinstruction& feedback on propertechnique& monitors progress; develops well rounded curriculum for recoveryfromchronicdiseases& improve cardiovascular function body composition & flexibility) for patients; interviews & assesses patients forfitnessdevelopment (e.g. conducts health assessments & fitnesstestinganalyzes patients medicalhistory todetermine best possibleregimenfor a variety of human performance goals determines techniques & bestpracticesfor safe movement &humanmotion assists patients with developingorregainingstrength &improvingcoordination);
- Works collaboratively with Activity Therapy staff to provide additional AT services to patients as scheduled on the monthly schedule including on & off-ground activitiesspecial events etc.
- Participates & attends weekly Treatment Team meetings & participates in overall treatment planning process: gathers data & develops individual goals & objectives designed to improve function body composition & flexibility; evaluates response to treatment & modifies treatment goals & strategies as indicated; collaborates with treatment team members dietitian & dietary staff on nutritional meal plans to support exercise & mobility functions; provides groups & instructional items related to health &fitness wellness;completesincidentreportsas needed;serves ininstructional capacity for patients staff students &or volunteers.
- Attendsconferences&/ortrainingsessions(e.g. CrisisinterventionCPR Fire Safety etc. consults with members of activities therapy department regarding matters of mutual concern; attends staff in-service &/or workshop meetings) & performs various work-related tasks (e.g. maintains clean safe & functioning work areas; preparing & maintain related equipment; oversees supply storage issuance & maintenance; continuously & proactively assesses environmental situations organization policies & procedures & staff patient & visitor behavior for situations that could pose risks to patients staff or visitors & reports them appropriately; performs other duties as assigned
This is anhourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union)with a pay range of#27on theOCSEAPay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8:00 am 4:30 pm with some weekends. This position is located within our
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin atStep 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 2 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 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 ourTotal 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
