General Activities Therapist 2/Fitness Coordinator

General Activities Therapist 2/Fitness Coordinator - PN20039335 (250002NE)

General Activities Therapist 2/Fitness Coordinator - PN20039335

(250002NE)

Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: ...

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location: Appalachia Behav - Athens 100 Hospital Drive Athens 45701

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

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.

Job Description

What you'll do at OhioMHAS:

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

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #27 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with some weekends. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

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

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 www.mha.ohio.gov/

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

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 institution's website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). 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 (careers.ohio.gov). 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 applicant's 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.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.