What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Therapy Specialist 2 position at Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
What You'll Do At DBH
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.
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Minimum Qualifications
42 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation or 42 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.
Technical Skills: Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement
Organization
Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Donita Alcodray 419-381-1881
Unposting Date
Feb 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation
$24.16
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8am - 4:30 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Technical Skills
Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Activity Therapy Specialist 2
Who We Are
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, Ohio.
DBH Values
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.
- Plans, organizes & facilitates a comprehensive program of recreational, art, or music therapy/adjunctive therapy (AT) for assigned unit
- Conducts therapy sessions using defined therapy techniques & mediums
- Conducts individual & group therapy sessions for evaluation & skills/performance development in areas
- Completes documentation to Joint Commission and CMS standards
- Functions as a primary member of assigned interdisciplinary treatment team; evaluates patients; formulates & implements individual treatment plans
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.
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Minimum Qualifications
42 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation or 42 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.
- Or completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 18 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
- Or 12 mos. exp. as Activity Therapy Specialist 1, 44213.
- Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment Noted Above.
Technical Skills: Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement
Organization
Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Donita Alcodray 419-381-1881
Unposting Date
Feb 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation
$24.16
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8am - 4:30 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Technical Skills
Arts, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Activity Therapy Specialist 2
Who We Are
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, Ohio.
DBH Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.
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