Recreation Therapist

Description

Plan and conduct activities for client/patient groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment program.
Analyze and report behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records.
Participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must have either a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or 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 involving geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, physical challenges, or chemical dependency, or current CTRS credentials from NCTRC, or current NYS Creative Arts Therapist licensure.
• Note: This title is part of the NY HELPS program, which allows for non-competitive appointments until future conversion to competitive status.

Goal

To bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical and/or social behavior.