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.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
Technical Skills: Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Donita Alcodray 419-392-9096
Unposting Date
Apr 13, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation
$23.12
Schedule
Full-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
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 2,8000 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.
- Plans, organizes & facilitates a comprehensive program of recreational, art, or music therapy/adjunctive therapy (AT) for 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
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.
Position Qualifications
- Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation, physical education or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
- Or bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation; completion of 1000 hour clinical practicum & certification by national council on therapeutic recreation certification; 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
- Or bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited institution approved by American Music Therapy Association (i.e., AMTA); completion of 6 mos., 1040 hour music therapy internship at an approved AMTA cite & board certification (i.e., MT-BC) by certification board for music therapists (i.e., CBMT); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
- Or equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Technical Skills: Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Donita Alcodray 419-392-9096
Unposting Date
Apr 13, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation
$23.12
Schedule
Full-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
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 2,8000 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.