Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P28044

State of New York - Mental Health, Office of; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York - Mental Health, Office of in Buffalo seeks a Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS) at Buffalo Psychiatric Center. This permanent, full-time position supports therapeutic recreation services and community reintegration for individuals with mental health needs.

Salary ranges from $56,183 to $71,719 annually, with a Grade 14 pay band. Appointment type is permanent, and it's a state civil service posting under NYS Department of Civil Service. StateJobsNY 2026 listing.

Job description

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.

Title Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P28044

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $56183 to $71719 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

StateJobsNY 2026 NYS Department of Civil Service