Therapeutic Activities Specialist I

3 weeks ago


Norman, United States Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Therapeutic Activities Specialist I 

Join a team that CARES Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. 

About the Position: This position is responsible for implementing recreational activities for our consumers at Griffin Memorial Hospital.  This includes managing group activities associated with wellness and social skills groups, assisting in monitoring recovery progress towards treatment goals, etc. 

Job Type/Salary:  

  • Compensation: 17.09/hour $35,547.20 annually

  • 8 hour shifts – Full Time 

  • Friday to Tuesday 11am-7pm

  • posted until filled

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

  • Associate degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting two years of relevant experience for the required education. 

  • Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety. 

  • Must believe that recovery is possible 

Special Requirements:  

  • Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license. 

    Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Great Reasons to Work for Us: 

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include: 

  • Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums 

  • A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations 

  • Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care 

  • Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 

  • 11 paid holidays 

  • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year 

  • Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match 

  • Longevity Bonus for years of service 

  • Student Loan repayment options 

  • Training opportunities for CEU requirements 

About us:  

 Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services. 

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement Testing:  Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. 

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. 

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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