Job Requisition ID: 59323
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACTIVITY THERAPIST - 00157
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,328 - $7,819 per month ($63,936 - $93,828 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours : Various shifts, see below:
(1 vacancy) Tues, Wed: 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch; Unit A
(1 vacancy) Tues, Wed, Sat: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Thurs, Fri: 12:00pm - 8:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch; Unit E/F
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability : Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location : 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Chester Mental Health Center
Activity Therapy
Work County : Randolph
Agency Contact : DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 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.
*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
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This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the link or for specific title information at . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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