What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS
What Is 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
Completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
Additional Qualifications
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health
Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication
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 - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Mary 614-641-4482
Unposting Date
Apr 30, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location
Central Ohio Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
23.12
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Technical Skills
Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Advocacy
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Organizing and Planning
Agency Overview
Activity Therapy Specialist 2
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
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
- 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 Plan.
What Is 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
- Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
- Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information
- Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
- Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
- Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
- Childbirth/Adoption Leave
- Up to $5000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS
- Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information
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.
- Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Additional Qualifications
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health
Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication
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 - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Mary 614-641-4482
Unposting Date
Apr 30, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location
Central Ohio Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
23.12
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Technical Skills
Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Advocacy
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Organizing and Planning
Agency Overview
Activity Therapy Specialist 2
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
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