General Activities Therapist 2 (Units) - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

About the role

Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person‑centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

This position is located within Heartland Behavioral Healthcare at 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44646. 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, collaborative, innovative, and urgent approaches to advance a critical system of behavioral healthcare that helps people be well, get well, and stay well.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, conducts, and ensures implementation of Activity Therapy programs/services such as leisure awareness, community resources, arts & crafts, dance, movies, bingo, games, tournaments, picnics, etc.
• Ensures programming is therapeutic and goal‑reaching.
• Completes activity therapy assessments.
• Works with unit Treatment Team to assist in formulating individualized goals related to activity therapy and communicates patient progress to the Team.
• Prepares, completes, and maintains all required records; completes clinical documentation to assure compliance with accrediting/certifying agencies (Medicare/Medicaid & Joint Commission).
• Transports and escorts clients to the community on Level IV pass in relation to individualized treatment interventions.
• Recommends and completes requisition forms to purchase recreation supplies & equipment.
• Performs various work‑related miscellaneous tasks; some setting up of equipment or chairs/tables as needed for various functions; participates & attends meetings, completes required training.

Requirements

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