What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P25250 position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/21/25
Applications Due: 03/06/25
Vacancy ID: 178818
Position Information
NY HELP Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P25250
Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade 14
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $52198 to $66634 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekends hour
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Kings
Street Address Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
681 Clarkson Avenue
City Brooklyn
State NY
Zip Code 11203
Job Specifics
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. The goal of each program is to bring about positive change in a client’s/patient’s mental, physical and/or social behavior.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation;
Or
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
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.
*A therapeutic recreation program is defined as a professional service that assists people with disabilities and other limitations to have a leisure life-style that encompasses functional independence, health and well-being through treatment, education and participation. Therapeutic recreation is practiced in clinical, community and residential treatment settings.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
Background checks will be required.
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.
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.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 718-221-7345
Email Address omh.sm.kbpc.kingsboro.hr@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
681 Clarkson Avenue
City Brooklyn
State NY
Zip Code 13210
Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials:
https://omh.ny.gov/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.
Salary : $52,198 - $66,634
