Recreation Therapist - Music (NY HELPS), Temp, Western New York Childrens Psychiatric Center, P27081

Date Posted:

05/15/26

Applications Due:

05/29/26

Vacancy ID:

216167 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleRecreation Therapist - Music (NY HELPS), Temp, Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center, P27081 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade14 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $25.75 to $32.87 Hourly Employment TypePer Diem Appointment TypeTemporary Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other"

ExplanationWednesday:

7:30AM-4:00PM Hours Per Week8 Workday From7:30 AM To4 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyErie Street AddressWestern New York Children's Psychiatric Center 1010 East and West Road CityWest Seneca StateNY Zip Code14224 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionWestern New York Children's Psychiatric Center, an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist - Music. As a Recreation Therapist - Music, you will plan activities for individuals with mental illness to help promote hope and recovery and integration back into the community; including:

• Planning and conducting activities for client/patient groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program.
• Analyzing and reporting behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records.
• Participating in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment, and evaluation.
• Requisitioning, storing, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Providing programs in 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. Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:

Either:

1. a bachelor's degree with a concentration or major in Music Therapy; or 2. a bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Therapy

• with a concentration in music; or 3. a bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education AND one year of experience in planning and administering a music therapy program;
• or 4. certification by the American Music Therapy Association as a Music Therapist; or 5. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit op.nysed or call (518) 474-3817.
• Note the concentration of your degree in Creative Arts Therapy on your application.
• This experience must involve development and coordination of recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals who are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency.

This experience must utilize the creative therapies of art, dance or music as a psychotherapeutic means of achieving in these individuals emotional growth and increased levels of functioning. Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.

NOTE:

In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax716-816-2554 Email Addresswnycpc-careers@omh.ny Address StreetWestern New York Children's Psychiatric Center 1010 East and West Road CityWest Seneca StateNY Zip Code14224 Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.