Senior Activity Therapist - Medical & Psychiatric

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan and oversee recreational therapy programs for patients in medical and psychiatric settings. The role involves coordinating with care teams, leading group activities, and mentoring students and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree with therapy credits, plus experience in recreation activities within healthcare, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with required recreation, psychology and related credits.
• 1 year of full-time recreation activities planning/supervising in a health care setting; or 2 years total as described.
• Equivalent combination acceptable; must include Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan recreational therapy needs and implement programs accordingly.
• Coordinate activities with treatment staff to support patient care.
• Develop individualized schedules including ADLs, arts, therapy and socialization.
• Lead group activities and therapy sessions; mentor students and volunteers.
• Attend department meetings and contribute to program improvements.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and manage supplies and equipment.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Group facilitation

Teaching/mentoring

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with required recreation/therapy credits

Bachelor’s Degree with two years recreation therapy experience

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Job description

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan and oversee recreational therapy programs for patients in medical and psychiatric settings. The role involves coordinating with care teams, leading group activities, and mentoring students and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree with therapy credits, plus experience in recreation activities within healthcare, and strong documentation skills.