ACTIVITY THERAPY ASSOCIATE I, CI *REPOST*

Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds. Located in Catonsville—previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live—our 180-acre wooded campus offers a college-like setting, conveniently near DC, Baltimore, and BWI airport. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State.

About the role

An Activity Therapy Associate I is the entry-level position for activity therapy support work at Maryland Department of Health (MDH) designated Court Involved (CI) Facilities. This role involves assisting in the implementation of prescribed activity therapy programs and patient/client assessments for mentally ill, aged, physically ill, physically disabled, or developmentally disabled individuals who are residents of State treatment facilities or community-based programs. Employees in this classification do not supervise but may provide advice and guidance to direct care staff, students, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Two years of experience assisting in the implementation of prescribed activity therapy programs under the supervision of a healthcare professional, including assisting in patient/client assessments for mentally ill, aged, physically ill, physically disabled patients, or developmentally disabled clients.
• Candidates may substitute 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 15 credit hours in health services, human services, education, or the behavioral sciences, for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Therapy classifications or Therapy specialty codes in the Therapeutic Recreation field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess:

• Experience utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace.
• Experience planning, designing, and implementing Recreational Therapy Groups.

Licenses and Certifications

• Employees may be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Maryland.
• Some positions may require a Class “C” motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Employees may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Employees at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to appointment.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and must provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

Benefits

• Meaningful work in a mission-driven environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, vision, prescription, and dental.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (reduced child and health care).
• Generous leave benefits: 6 personal days, 12 regular holidays, annual leave, and 15 sick days.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules (where applicable).
• Free mass transit (Baltimore metro area).
• Free onsite parking.
• Training opportunities.