Activity Therapist

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Job Requisition ID:  36689
Agency:  Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 04/04/2024
Closing Date/Time: 04/17/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,611 - $6,988 per month ($55,332 - $83,856 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:  1

Posting Identification Number  36689

Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate a comprehensive activity therapy program in the Central Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and on residential units. Participates as a skilled member of the treatment team. Prepares records and reports. Works closely with shift leaders, Mental Health Technicians and professional disciplines. Maintains ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of the Activity Therapy Programs. Attends weekly Psycho-Social Rehabilitation meeting.

Job Responsibilities
Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates a diversified, comprehensive activity therapy program in the Central Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and on residential units which allows maximum involvement, achievement and self-improvement for each patient.
Serves as back up and/or assists the Vocational Instructor to ensure vocational programs are conducted in a fluid and consistent manner.
Participates as a skilled member of the treatment team, makes detailed analysis and evaluation of patients’ needs and their responses to treatment.
Prepares records and reports for patient’s medical record to include assessments and progress notes.
Works closely with shift leaders, Mental Health Technicians and professional disciplines to achieve effective interests, cooperation and staff participation in the Activity Therapy Program.
Through established procedures, requests money from the Patient Activity Fund.
Maintains ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of the Activity Therapy Programs ensuring that patient needs are being met and recommends changes or improvements when indicated.
Attends weekly Psycho-Social Rehabilitation meeting to discuss patient and program evaluation. Participates in training sessions and attends professional meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork or practicum.

*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Mental Health

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Social Services

About the Agency:

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx