Recreation Therapist: Recovery & Growth + Tuition

New York State Office of Mental Health; Dix Hills (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

NYS Retirement programs

Job summary

Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center, an Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to plan and run recreational therapy activities for individuals with mental illness, supporting recovery and community reintegration.

Responsibilities include organizing events, maintaining spaces, recording progress, and contributing to treatment plans, with eligibility notes for NY HELPS and related state programs. Benefits and eligibility are provided by OMH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or
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Responsibilities

• Plan activities for individuals with mental illness to promote hope and recovery.
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Skills

CTRS certification

Therapeutic recreation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Creative Arts Therapist licensure (NYS)

Job description

Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center, an Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to plan and run recreational therapy activities for individuals with mental illness, supporting recovery and community reintegration.

Responsibilities include organizing events, maintaining spaces, recording progress, and contributing to treatment plans, with eligibility notes for NY HELPS and related state programs. Benefits and eligibility are provided by OMH.