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Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27565
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Albany, NY
- $53,764 - $68,630 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Psychiatry
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Albany Medical Center —Albany, NY
- $50,639 - $75,959 a year
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Hospital
- Basic math
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Ellis Medicine —Schenectady, NY
- $24.75 - $36.53 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospital
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
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Northern Rivers Family of Services —Albany, NY
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Union College —Schenectady, NY
- $62,353.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Vanderheyden Hall Inc —Wynantskill, NY
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Kingsway Community —Schenectady, NY
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Pediatrics
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27565

State of New York - Mental Health, Office of
Albany, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$53,764 - $68,630 a year
10 days 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.

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