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Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to join their team.
Job Responsibility:
Plan activities for individuals with mental illness to help promote hope and recovery and integration back into the community
Planning, developing, and implementing recreational therapy groups including special events and holiday celebrations
Organizing and maintaining recreation areas, equipment, and supplies
Observing and recording individuals’ participation, progress, and responses and making recommendations to treatment plans as needed
Completing required documentation, including participation in recreation activities and changes in behavior.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation
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
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 Creative Arts Therapist
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.
What we offer:
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
Free employee shuttle from 125th Street over the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC’s campus on Randall’s Island