What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist position at NYS Veteran's Home Montrose?
Summary
The New York State Veterans Home at Montrose is a healthcare facility owned and operated by the New York State Department of Health for Veterans and their dependents. Serving the Veterans and their families of the Lower Hudson Valley since 2001. NYSVH Montrose is located on the VA Medical Center Grounds and has 252 beds.
Responsibilities
As a Recreation Therapist you would plan and conduct activities for resident groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program. Participate in MDS, Care Plans, completes initial resident assessments, continuous observation, document behavior changes, cognitive skills, collaborates with other disciplines and care givers of the overall care of the Veterans as well as assist other Recreation Therapists in all activity programs. The goal of each program is to bring about positive changes in a resident’s mental, physical and/or social behavior.
Position is on the evening shift (12pm to 08:30 pm with 08am to 04:30 pm on weekends)
Off days - either Fri/Sat or Sun/ Monday.
Qualifications
Either 1. a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation;
Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Recreation, and one 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 3. current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
or 4. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist.
Benefits
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Tuition benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System membership and pension benefits
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Pay: $60,333.00 - $75,870.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,333 - $75,870