Recreation Therapist Pilgrim Psychiatric Center P22327

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Agency
Mental Health, Office of
Title
Recreation Therapist, Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, P22327
Occupational Category
Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade
14
Bargaining Unit
PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range
From $48237 to $61575 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Appointment Type
Provisional
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
Workweek
Other (see below)
Other Explanation
Day/Weekend
Hours Per Week
40
Workday
From
6 AM
To
6 PM
Flextime allowed?
No
Mandatory overtime?
No
Compressed workweek allowed?
No
Telecommuting allowed?
No
County
Suffolk
Street Address
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
998 Crooked Hill Road
City
West Brentwood
State
NY
Zip Code
11717
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be reachable for appointment from the current Civil Service eligible list;
OR
Transfer Opportunity: Permanent New York State employee eligible for lateral transfer; or in a comparable title approved for transfer within two salary grades of Recreation Therapist, SG-14 and eligible for Section 70.1 transfer.
OR
For Temporary Appointment:
Recreation Therapist is a continuous recruitment examination. Candidates who are not on the eligible list may apply for this position and if appointed, will receive a temporary appointment. To apply for the continuous recruitment examination, candidates must either submit a New York State Application (****) to the Department of Civil Service or apply online (****scoring and inclusion on the eligible list.
Candidates appointed temporary must receive a score that is reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who are found not qualified or who do not receive a reachable score may not be retained.
To qualify for the Recreation Therapist examination, candidates must have:
Either 1. a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation;
Or 2. a 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 3. current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), 7 Elmwood Drive, New City, NY 10956. For further information you may **** or at ****Or 4. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit ****or ****.
* 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.
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 the program is to bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical and/or social behavior.
Additional Comments
Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $3,026.
This a day shift positions with scheduled weekend hours.
Office of Mental Health (OMH) hospital employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. OMH does not allow for testing in lieu of vaccination.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name
Human Resources
Tele****
Email Address
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Address
Street
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
998 Crooked Hill Road
City
West Brentwood
State
NY
Zip Code
11717

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