Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleRecreation Therapist, Music, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P28325
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $71719 Annually
"Other" Explanation Shift schedule is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.<br /> Pass Days: Friday and Saturday.
Workday
Duties Description Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Hutchings Psychiatric Center is recruiting for an experienced Recreation Therapist Music. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Recreation Therapist, you would be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation therapy programs
• Observe and record progress and recommend changes to treatment plans if needed
• Maintain records
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a concentration or major in Music Therapy.
OR
A bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Therapy** with a concentration in music;
OR
A bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education AND one year of experience in planning and administering a music therapy program;***
OR
Certification by the American Music Therapy Association as a Music Therapist.
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Current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit www.op.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-3817.
** Note the concentration of your degree in Creative Arts Therapy on your 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, dance or music as a psychotherapeutic means of achieving in these individuals emotional growth and increased levels of functioning."
OR
Candidates can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist Dance 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.
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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address hpcpersonnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Hutchings Psychiatric Center
620 Madison Street
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above.? Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.?