Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26038

New York State Office of Mental Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Recreation Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will develop and deliver innovative recreation therapy services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients by designing engaging programs that promote physical activity and rehabilitation. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for others through therapeutic recreation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Experience in planning and administering therapeutic recreation programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreation therapy services.
• Observe and document individuals' progress and behaviors.
• Design and administer individual and group programs.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Program Development

Patient Observation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or Physical Education

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Job description

Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26038

Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26038

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New York State Office of Mental Health provided pay range

This range is provided by New York State Office of Mental Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$53,764.00/yr - $68,630.00/yr

Duties Description

As a Recreation Therapist, you will develop, implement, and deliver recreation therapy services including:

• Modifying activities based on the individuals’ physical activity and/or 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
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or
• A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals that are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency; or
• Current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); or
• Current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist
  
  

OR

Candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
  
  

Background checks will be required.

NOTE:

In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

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