Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleRecreation Therapist - Art (NY HELPS), Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center, P25825

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $66634 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Work week is Sunday - Thursday with Friday - Saturday pass days.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 PM

To 8:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center

2 First Avenue

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Job Specifics

Duties Description A Recreation Therapist (Art) would plan and conduct activities for adult, children, and adolescent client/patient groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program. A Recreation Therapist (Art) would analyze and report behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records. As a treatment team member, the Recreation Therapist (Art) would participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment, and evaluation. In addition, the Recreation Therapist (Art) may be required to requisition, store, and maintain equipment and supplies. Recreation Therapist (Art) would provide programs in art to achieve a therapeutic aim. The goal of each program is to bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical, and/or social behavior.

NOTE:
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.

Minimum Qualifications Either:
1. a bachelor's degree with a concentration or major in Art Therapy;

Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Therapy* with a concentration in art;

Or 3. a bachelor's degree in Art, Art Education, or Fine Arts AND one year of experience in planning and administering an art therapy program;**

Or 4. registration with the American Art Therapy Association as an Art Therapist.

* Note the concentration of the degree in Creative Arts Therapy on the application.

** This experience must involve development and coordination of recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals who are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency. This experience must utilize the creative therapies of art as a psychotherapeutic means of achieving in these individuals’ emotional growth and increased levels of functioning.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• 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.


This position is eligible for a Downstate adjustment of $3,400.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 845-680-5582

Email Address rocklandchildrens-jobs@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center

2 First Avenue

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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.