Recreation Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Stony Brook University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for a Recreation Therapy/Creative Arts Therapy Aide who provides support to Creative Arts Therapists and other clinical staff in Behavioral Health. The role runs groups and activities designed to help patients gain leisure and social skills and participate meaningfully in daily life.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress toward patient goals, assisting therapists with treatment plans to improve social, emotional, cognitive and physical

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Therapeutic Recreation or Creative Arts Therapy or an associate’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Minimum of two years of Behavioral Health experience.
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides recreation therapy groups designed to assist the patients in developing knowledge and skills needed for independent leisure/social activities.
• Provides assistance to the Creative Arts Therapy staff designed to help patients acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for independent leisure/social involvement, adjustment in the community, decision‑making ability and appropriate use of free time.
• Is competent to monitor and document the extent to which patient goals are achieved relative to the use of leisure time and acquisition of socialization skills.
• Assists the Creative Arts Therapists in providing treatment designed to improve the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical functional behavioral as necessary prerequisites to future leisure/social involvement.
• Assists patients in learning skills regarding appropriate and helpful use of free time.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Creative Arts Therapy

Behavioral Health

BLS Certification

Education

Associate's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Position Summary

The Recreation Therapy/Creative Arts Therapy Aide provides support to the Creative Arts Therapists and other clinical staff in the Behavioral Health setting.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Provides recreation therapy groups designed to assist the patients in developing knowledge and skills needed for independent leisure/social activities.
• Provides assistance to the Creative Arts Therapy staff designed to help patients acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for independent, leisure/social involvement, adjustment in the community, decision‑making ability and appropriate use of free time.
• Is competent to monitor and document the extent to which patient goals are achieved relative to the use of leisure time and acquisition of socialization skills.
• Assists the Creative Arts Therapists in providing treatment designed to improve the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical functional behavioral as necessary prerequisites to future leisure/social involvement.
• Assists patients in learning skills regarding appropriate and helpful use of free time.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Professional experience in Therapeutic Recreation or Creative Arts Therapy or an associate’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Minimum of two years of Behavioral Health experience.
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Certification or certificates eligibility as TR specialist.
• Affiliation with professional organization.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient mobility and dexterity of both arms/hands.
• Must be able to lift or assist in lifting client from bed to chair to standing or vice versa.
• Must be able to respond quickly in an emergent situation.
• Must be able to communicate orally in an emergent situation.
• Must be able to use stairs in an emergent situation.
• Must be able to walk, carry semi‑heavy equipment and reach overhead.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with patients, staff and colleagues.
• Must be able to fully participate in Crisis Prevention Training.

Pay Range

The starting salary range for this position is based on relevant experience. The above range represents a good‑faith estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The Human Resources Department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.