Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS) - 90510

About the role

The Recreation Therapist plans and conducts therapeutic activities for resident groups, participates in assessments and care planning, observes and documents patient behavior changes, and collaborates with the treatment team to promote residents’ mental, physical, and social well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for resident groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program.
• Participate in Minimum Data Set (MDS), care plans, and complete initial resident assessments.
• Continuously observe and document behavior changes in patients.
• Collaborate and assist other Recreation Therapists in all activity programs.
• Goal of each program is to bring about positive changes in a resident’s mental, physical and