Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27565 State of New York

• Mental Health, Office of Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $53,764
• $68,630 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Qualifications Therapeutic Recreation Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Recreation therapy Bachelor's degree in physical education Patient progress tracking Program design Patients with physical disabilities Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Individual therapy Working with geriatric patients Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring Mid-level Bachelor's degree Physical Education CTRS Adapted physical activity Wellness activities for care recipients Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient progress monitoring Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities 1 year Fitness activities for care recipients Geriatrics Full Job Description Duties Description As a Recreation Therapist, you will develop, implement, and deliver recreation therapy services including: Modifying activities based on the individuals' physical activity and/or rehabilitative needs Observing and recording individuals' progress, responses, and behaviors Maintaining records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements Designing and administering individual and group programs Minimum Qualifications Candidates 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: 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 OR 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.

OR 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 Comments All 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.