Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Inpatient, P26685

Job Details Agency: Mental Health, Office of Title: Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Inpatient, P26685 Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade: 14 Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range: From $53764 to $68630 Annually Employment Type: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage: 0% Workweek Workweek: Other (see below) Other Explanation: Schedule is days with one evening shift required and pass days Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday. Scheduled discussed at interview. 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: Onondaga Street Address: Hutchings Psychiatric Center 620 Madison Street City: Syracuse State: NY Zip Code: 13210 Duties Description Modifying activities based on the individuals’ physical activity and/or rehabilitative needs Observing and recording individuals’ progress, responses, and behaviors Maintaining records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements Designing and administering individual and group programs Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 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); Current licensure by NYS as a Recreation Therapist OR candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist eligible list. OR candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Benefits and Additional Comments NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.

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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: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email Address: View email address on click.appcast.io Address Street: Hutchings Psychiatric Center 620 Madison Street City: Syracuse State: NY Zip Code: 13210 Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Byrne Dairy