Recreation Therapist, Hutchings Psychiatric

About the Role

This role is for a Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS) at Hutchings Psychiatric Center, New York State Office of Mental Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and deliver recreation therapy services.
• Modify activities based on individuals’ physical activity and/or rehabilitative needs.
• Observe and record individuals’ progress, responses, and behaviors.
• Maintain records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements.
• Design and administer individual and group programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 Recreation Therapist.

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

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.

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 Information

• Pass days: Friday and Saturday.
• Background checks will be required.
• Eligibility for appointment and continued employment requires not being listed as an excluded individual or entity on Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists.
• If appointed, may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate to allow for services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid.