General Activities Therapist 2 - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare - PN 20048037

General Activities Therapist 2

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), 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.

DBH 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.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

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Healthcare%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cw:sdt showingplchdr=%22t%22 docpart=%224848066900C24118800CE21174BFDC55%22 dropdown=%22t%22 title=%22Location%22 sdttag=%22Select Location%22 id=%221562908194%22%3E%3C/w:sdt%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3Eat%3Cstrong%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#0a4e8d;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44646%3Cw:sdt showingplchdr=%22t%22 docpart=%2235DA18E36CC74F4AB4D70ED58F3691EE%22 dropdown=%22t%22 title=%22Hospital Location%22 sdttag=%22Location%22 id=%221773199401%22%3E%3C/w:sdt%3E.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan 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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
• 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.

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Position Qualifications

30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.

OR

The completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.

OR

The completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.

OR

6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.

OR

The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health, Behavioral Health
Technical Skills: Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Professional Skills:  Attention to Detail, Coaching, Collaboration, Flexibility, Leading Others, Motivating Others, Observation, Organizing and Planning

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. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information: Megan Trump, [email protected]
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Work Location: Heartland Behavioral Health, 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, 44646
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Stark County
Compensation: $22.59
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Sunday-Thursday
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Coaching, Collaboration, Flexibility, Leading Others, Motivating Others, Organizing and Planning, Observation