Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56888 Annually
Minimum Qualifications On or before the date of filing your application, you must have:
I.a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation; OR
II.a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education AND one 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
III.current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), 7 Elmwood Drive, New City, NY 10956. For further information you may contact them at (845) 639-1439 or at www.NCTRC.org(External Link)
If you're currently a state employee, must meet the eligibility requirements for a transfer or be reachable on NYS Civil Service list. If the Civil Service list is exhausted, you must the qualifications for a provisional appointment.
Duties Description As a Recreation Therapist, you would plan and conduct activities for client/patient groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program. You would analyze and report behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records. As a treatment team member, you would participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment and evaluation. In addition, you may be required to requisition, store and maintain equipment and supplies. If you work in the creative art therapies, you would, depending upon the specialty, provide programs in art, dance or music to achieve a therapeutic aim. The goal of each program is to bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical and/or social behavior.
Additional Comments Experience in a physical rehabilitation hospital/healthcare setting and/or experience with an adapted sports and recreation program is preferred. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary depending on programs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.