What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS
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
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.
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
[email protected]
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
- Acts as lead worker (e.g., provides work direction & training to other activity therapists & employees involved in the therapy of patients) & plans, conducts, implements & monitors fitness & exercise programs (e.g., provides instruction & feedback on proper technique & monitors progress; develops well rounded curriculum for recovery from chronic diseases & improve cardiovascular function, body composition & flexibility) for patients; interviews & assesses patients for fitness development (e.g., conducts health assessments & fitness testing, analyzes patient's medical history to determine best possible regimen for a variety of human performance goals, determines techniques & best practices for safe movement & human motion, assists patients with developing or regaining strength & improving coordination);
- Works collaboratively with Activity Therapy staff to provide additional AT services to patients as scheduled on the monthly schedule, including on & off-ground activities, special 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; completes incident reports as needed; serves in instructional capacity for patients, staff, students &\or volunteers.
- Attends conferences, &/or training sessions (e.g., Crisis intervention, CPR, 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
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
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.
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
[email protected]
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