Recreational Therapist jobs in Syracuse, NY

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Syracuse, NY FULL_TIME
  • The candidate selected for this Recreation Therapist position will provide recreation programs to patients on the Nursing - Psychiatry Unit. Working within a multi-disciplinary treatment team, responsibilities include: maintaining structured, dail...
    Syracuse
    Allied Health
    Full-time
    Opening on: Mar 5 2024
    Nursing-7W-Adolescent Psych
    State of New York
    TH Recreational Therapy Associate, NSSL2
    78273
    UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

    Job Summary:
    The candidate selected for this Recreation Therapist position will provide recreation programs to patients on the Nursing - Psychiatry Unit. Working within a multi-disciplinary treatment team, responsibilities include: maintaining structured, daily programs and group therapies; monitor and report patient participation and progress; organize monthly activity plans, and participate in treatment planning meetings. Provide education and training to Mental Health Workers for activity plans, and participate in treatment planning meetings. Provide education and training to Mental Health Workers for group therapy and recreational therapy. Excellent communication skills, critical thinking and crisis management skills are necessary.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Possession of Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field and one year of professional recreation experience in a therapeutic, instructional or rehabilitation setting. Certified Therapeutic Rec Specialist (issued by NCTRC) required.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Work Days:
    Day shift; weekends as needed.

    Message to Applicants:
    This position has been updated due to changes in the minimum qualifications 12/5/23.

    Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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Facilities Coordinator for Recreational Services
  • Syracuse University
  • Syracuse, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job # 040689 Department Code 40307-7500 Department Student Experience Job Title Facilities Coordinator for Recreational Services Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range $19.23 - $21.18 per hour Pay Determinat...
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Therapeutic Recreational Director
  • Elemental Management Group
  • Oswego, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Responsible for completion of functions of the Activities Department and responsible for recruitment, orientation and placement of activities staff and volunteers DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIT...
  • 24 Days Ago
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Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Syracuse, NY OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Days ( 7:00 AM-7:00 PM )Location: Syracuse, NYLength: 14 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: 1 year acute care experienceAt least 1 years experience in specialtyCurrent RRT certif...
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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Minoa, NY OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 8H Days ( 8:00 AM-4:30 PM )Location: Minoa, NYLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Computer S...
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Clinician, Therapist
  • The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
  • Syracuse, NY FULL_TIME
  • Overview Clinician/Therapist $28.00/hour Children & Family Mental Health Family Services *Limited Permit*, MHC, MSW, MFT *Hiring Immediately* Part-time, Flexible work schedule, Paid Holiday's, Vacatio...
  • 11 Days Ago
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Remote Licensed Psychiatrist
  • Headway
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Delta Companies
  • Syracuse, NY
  • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Pediatric Anesthesiology (MD / ANES) $438,000 Guaranteed Starting Salary with Proven Annual In...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Dental Hygienist
  • GoTu
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Pay Range: $45-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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FFT Family Therapist-Youth Impacted by Gang Violence
  • The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Overview: FFT Therapist-Youth Impacted by Gang Violence "At Risk" Youth Ages 11 to 18 Full-Time, Flexible Schedule, $25....
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Center Support Staff
  • The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Overview: Senior Center Support Staff Senior Day Program, The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services Full-Time, Hourly, ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Headway
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dental Hygienist
  • GoTu
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dental Hygienist - choose your shift
  • GoTu
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Syracuse, New York

Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140 km) east of Rochester, 131 miles (210 km) east of Buffalo,and 150 miles (240 km) west of the state capital Albany. It is also the halfway point between New York City and Toronto, about 245 miles (390 km) from each, Toronto to the northwest and NYC to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 square miles (66 square kilometres), of which 25.1 square miles (65 square kilometres) is land and 0.6...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$55,956 to $69,526
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What does a Recreational Therapist do?

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But what is a recreational therapist? “Recreation” and “Therapist” don’t seem like words that necessarily go together.
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Therapists may use activities such as kayaking or a ropes course to teach patients to stay active and to form social relationships.
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Certifications show prospective employers that individuals are very knowledgeable in the field of recreational therapy and that they have taken time to make use of their bachelor’s degree in the subject.
October 02, 2019