Illinois Department of Human Services (Activity Therapist (UMP))

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to develop and implement direct therapy and therapeutic activity programs for individuals. Serves as a member of the treatment team.  Formulates treatment plans, writes program notes, makes detailed analysis and evaluation of assigned individual needs and their responses to treatment and formulates realistic discharge plans. Plans, organizes and directs activities according to individual treatment plans. Completes activity therapy assessments and compiles evaluation data for the development of habilitation plans; evaluates complex behaviors and reactions relative to individuals served reaction with activities and leisure time; establishes and coordinate types and schedules of activity programs.