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Recreation Therapist, Music, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P28325

State of New York
Location
Syracuse, NY
Compensation
$56,183 - $71,719 / year

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job 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.

OR

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 Information

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.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
Oct 30, 2026
620 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13210

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job 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.

OR

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 Information

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.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.