Recreation Therapist - HOURLY (Kingsboro ATC)

About the role

The Recreation Therapist (Hourly) will develop, implement, and deliver recreation therapy services to individuals with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. This position requires either a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a combination of a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or Adaptive Physical Education and one year of relevant experience, along with current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or current licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of recreation services to individuals and groups, and modify activities consistent with the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of individuals.
• Review and evaluate program effectiveness and recommend program changes or specialized activities as needed.
• Attend and participate in treatment plan review sessions providing input as relates to the program participants' participation in recreational activities and general participation in the environment.
• Maintain individuals’ records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements.
• Arrange for and provide transportation to meet the needs of the facility and recreational activities.
• Maintain recreational supplies and equipment to include researching the purchase of new equipment and acting as point person with contractors and suppliers in the maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation therapy policies and procedures.
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

Qualifications

• Eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices, ability to work independently, and proficiency in using a computerized patient record system.

Benefits

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Pay

From $25.75 to $25.75 Hourly

Schedule

Positions are utilized on an "as needed" basis, with no guarantee of work hours or a set schedule.

Additional Comments

Background Investigation Requirements: Prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL), investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), and screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

Notes on Applying

If interested in this position, please send your resume to Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov and use reference code KATC/RT/Hourly in the subject line of your email. Failure to use this code in your submission may result in your application not being processed.