Activity Therapist

Work Hours:  Tue/Wed, 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thu/Fri, 12:00pm - 8:00pm; Saturday, 8:30am -4:30pm 

Units E & F
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr Chester, IL 62233-2542  

Division of Mental Health

Chester Mental Health Center

Activity Therapy

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to provide therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for patients served on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift. Completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data for the development of habilitation plans. Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient’s reaction with activities and leisure time. Establishes and coordinates, types and schedules of activity programs. As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans and writes programs notes. Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment. Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provides therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for patients served at Chester Mental Health Center on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
2. As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans.
3. Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient’s reaction with activities and leisure time.
4. Maintains awareness of supplies and equipment for various activities.
5. Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment for patients and staff.
6. Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop greater skills regarding therapeutic techniques.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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

1. Requires ability to pass the Illinois Department of Human Services background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.