Dance-Based Recreation Therapist - Creative Arts Therapy

New York State Office of Mental Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS medical, dental, & vision

Tuition assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

NYS Retirement programs

Job summary

Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse, NY, seeks an experienced Recreation Therapist Dance to join the New York State Office of Mental Health. You will develop, implement, and evaluate recreation therapy programs to support patients’ emotional growth.

Responsibilities include observing progress, maintaining records, coordinating supplies, and contributing to treatment plans. A bachelor’s degree with dance therapy concentration or equivalent credentials is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration or major in Dance Therapy.
• This experience must involve development and coordination of recreational activities for specified populations using creative therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation therapy programs.
• Observe and record progress and recommend changes to treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain records.
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Dance Therapy

Program Development

Education

Dance Therapy concentration

Creative Arts Therapy, concentration in dance

Bachelor's in Dance or Dance Education

ADTA Registration (Dance Therapist)

NYS Creative Arts Therapist licensure

Job description

Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse, NY, seeks an experienced Recreation Therapist Dance to join the New York State Office of Mental Health. You will develop, implement, and evaluate recreation therapy programs to support patients’ emotional growth.

Responsibilities include observing progress, maintaining records, coordinating supplies, and contributing to treatment plans. A bachelor’s degree with dance therapy concentration or equivalent credentials is required.