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Req ID : 1998968
Adelphi is seeking a Recreation Therapist to provide temporary services at a Childrens Psychiatric Center in Dix Hills, New York. The Recreation Therapists will provide a variety of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation services to individuals to treat, develop, or maintain individuals physical, mental, and social well-being, and to reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability.


Job Quick Facts:
Ref #:BD-247-01
Profession:Therapist
Specialty: Recreation
Location: Dix Hills, New York
Service Setting: Inpatient
Facility Type: Psychiatric Center
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: One year with the possibility of one year extension
Coverage Type: Inpatient
Start Date: May 1, 2023
Schedule: Every other week: Mon Fri; 10:15am 6:45pm.
Mon Thurs and Sat; 10:15am 6:45pm.
No.of beds:69
No.of RTs in facility:7
Caseload:7-15 patients per day Shared between 2-3 RTs.

Requirements:
A bachelor s degree (therapeutic recreation, recreation and leisure studies, rehabilitation sciences,recreation management, art therapist, music therapy).
One year of post-degree professional experience in planning and administering a therapeutic program.
Ability or experience working with pediatric population.

Responsibilities:
Assists higher-level recreation therapists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation therapy programs for individuals and groups.
Provides a variety of recreation services to individuals and groups, and modifies activities consistent with the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of individuals.
Observes and records individuals participation, progress, responses, and behaviors; reports changes;and may recommend changes to treatment plans or new activities to address the recreation needs of individuals and/or groups.
Coordinates recreation therapy activities with those of other disciplines or therapy programs for assigned individuals and/or groups.
Maintains individuals records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements.
Orders and maintains recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities.
Attends recreation department and/or treatment team meetings.
Incumbents plan, develop, and implement recreation activities and programs,including, but not limited to sports, exercise, dance, drama, music, art, and social activities.

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Full Time

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