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Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P28044

State of New York
Location
Buffalo, 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

As a Recreation Therapist, you will develop, implement, and deliver recreation therapy services including:

  • Modifying activities based on the individuals’ physical activity and/or rehabilitative needs
  • Observing and recording individuals’ progress, responses, and behaviors
  • Maintaining records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements
  • Designing and administering individual and group programs

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement

  • Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or
  • A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 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
  • Current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC);

OR

  • Current licensure by NYS as a Recreation Therapist

OR

Candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist 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.

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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
Sep 25, 2026
400 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213

How to apply

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

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Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

As a Recreation Therapist, you will develop, implement, and deliver recreation therapy services including:

  • Modifying activities based on the individuals’ physical activity and/or rehabilitative needs
  • Observing and recording individuals’ progress, responses, and behaviors
  • Maintaining records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements
  • Designing and administering individual and group programs

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement

  • Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or
  • A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 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
  • Current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC);

OR

  • Current licensure by NYS as a Recreation Therapist

OR

Candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist 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.

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.