Recreation Therapist II

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 50,639 - 75,959; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Support services for emotional and physical well-being

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System is seeking a skilled Recreation Therapist in Albany, NY. This role involves evaluating patients and developing therapeutic plans to enhance their well-being. The ideal candidate has experience in acute care and possesses a valid certification in recreation therapy. You will collaborate with a treatment team and lead therapeutic groups.

The position offers excellent health care coverage and various benefits supporting emotional and physical well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months of acute care or inpatient hospital experience.
• Ability to provide therapeutic interventions in all delivery arenas.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and others.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient evaluation and treatment employing recreation therapy procedures.
• Develop and administer therapeutic groups for patient population.
• Schedule patients and maintain communication regarding concerns.

Skills

Therapeutic intervention

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Basic mathematics

Education

Active certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Department/Unit: Psychiatry Social Work
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $50,639.00 - $75,959.00

Job Description

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation, and reporting of all patients assigned. The Recreation Therapist develops and administers therapeutic groups that enhance the patients' physical, cognitive, social, psychological and emotional well‑being. The Recreation Therapist II acts as an advanced clinician for the department, providing recreation therapy services to mental health clients and performing additional assignments for the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administer patient evaluation and treatment employing recreation therapy procedures.
• Develop and administer therapeutic groups to serve the patient population.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team and patients.
• Schedule patients and maintain written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns.
• Submit accurate billing information.
• Participate in teaching, including annual inservice to peers and clinical instruction for students.
• Act as advanced clinician, precepting other staff and sharing clinical expertise within the department.
• Complete a pre‑approved interdisciplinary project for the department.
• Promote and contribute to sanitary and housekeeping policies for clinic and general staff areas.
• Participate in department and unit quality improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (or be eligible for and actively seeking certification).
• Minimum of 18 months of acute care or inpatient hospital experience.
• Ability to provide therapeutic interventions in all delivery arenas.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Document patient care on established forms.
• Effective communication with patients, families, employees, and others.
• Active listening, compliance, and engagement in interactive dialogues.
• Ability to seek input from others to achieve consensus.
• Ability to share clinical expertise with department members.
• Basic mathematics proficiency: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages.
• Honesty, punctuality, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Accurate record‑keeping and good judgment in all job functions.
• Acceptance of direction and constructive orders.
• Cooperative teamwork and conflict avoidance.
• Adherence to AMC’s policies, procedures, and practices.
• Problem‑solving skills to resolve grievances and disagreements.
• Proactive problem anticipation and resolution to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Data collection, fact establishment, and conclusion drawing.
• Commitment to continuing education for job performance improvement.

Confidentiality and Access to Information: This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by federal and NewYork State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount needed. Reasonable safeguards shall be employed to protect information from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental well‑being.