Date Posted:

09/21/26

Applications Due:

12/18/26

Vacancy ID:

225339 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleRecreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center, P27992 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade14 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $71719 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationThe schedule is Friday through Tuesday from 12:00PM - 8:30PM with pass days of Wednesday/Thursday. Hours Per Week40 Workday From12 PM To8:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyRockland Street AddressRockland Psychiatric Children's Psychiatric Center 2 First Avenue CityNew York StateNY Zip Code10035 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionRockland Children's Psychiatric Center (RCPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to join our team. The schedule is Friday through Tuesday from 12:00PM - 8:30PM with pass days of Wednesday/Thursday. As a Recreation Therapist, you will plan activities for individuals with mental illnesses to help promote hope and recovery. You will provide rehabilitative services including:

• Planning, developing and implementing recreational therapy groups including special events and holidays
  
• Organizing and maintaining recreation areas, equipment, and supplies
  
• Completing assessment for new admissions
  
• Completing required documentation including participation in recreation activities and changes in behavior

About RCPC:

RCPC is a psychiatric hospital exclusively for children and adolescents ages 11 - 18 from the Hudson Valley Region. Located in Orangeburg, NY, RCPC provides an intensive, family-based inpatient psychiatric treatment program with the goal of returning children to their families with minimal disruption. In addition to RCPC's inpatient facility, they provide a network of outpatient services, including school-based intensive day treatment programs, and clinics. RCPC focuses on providing services that are tailored to the individual needs of the child and their family. 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:

• 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 Creative Arts 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 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.

This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $4,150.

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. #LI-DNI Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax845-680-5582 Email Addressrocklandchildrens-jobs@omh.ny Address StreetRockland Psychiatric Children's Psychiatric Center 2 First Avenue CityNew York StateNY Zip Code10035 Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above.? Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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 all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.?