Recreation Therapist — Design & Lead Therapeutic Programs

New York State Office of Mental Health; New Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Paid time off (vacation, personal days

Paid holidays

NYS Retirement programs

Employee shuttle to MPC campus

Job summary

New York State Office of Mental Health seeks a Recreation Therapist to develop and deliver therapy services, tailoring activities to individual needs and monitoring progress. You will maintain records and design group and individual programs, aligning with standards and requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, CTRS certification or NYS Creative Arts Therapist licensure, and experience coordinating therapeutic activities for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• CTRS certification or NYS Creative Arts Therapist licensure.
• Experience planning and coordinating therapeutic recreation activities.

Responsibilities

• Modifying activities based on individuals' physical activity and rehabilitative needs.
• Observing and recording individuals’ progress, responses, and behaviors.
• Maintaining records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements.
• Designing and administering individual and group programs.

Skills

Program design

Observation & recording

Progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education with 1 year experience

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

New York licensure as Creative Arts Therapist

Job description

New York State Office of Mental Health seeks a Recreation Therapist to develop and deliver therapy services, tailoring activities to individual needs and monitoring progress. You will maintain records and design group and individual programs, aligning with standards and requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, CTRS certification or NYS Creative Arts Therapist licensure, and experience coordinating therapeutic activities for diverse