Recreation Therapist - Art

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
Brentwood, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2024
Job Description

New York State Office of Mental Health at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

Position Available for Recreation Therapist (Art)

  • Hiring Immediately – Apply Today******

Recreation Therapist (Art) -Hiring – 8 Hour Shift available – 8AM-4:30 PM

Be part of a team where you can make a difference! All training will be provided.

As a Recreation Therapist (Art), you would plan and conduct art directives and provide skill-based activities for an adult psychiatric inpatient population including assisting individuals to improve independent functioning and move forward in their recovery. As a treatment team member, you will participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment, and evaluation. Paperwork includes initial/yearly assessments, group notes and weekly/monthly comprehensive notes. In addition, you will be required to requisition, store, and maintain equipment and supplies.

As a Recreation Therapist (Art), you work in the creative art therapies, providing programs in art to achieve a therapeutic aim. The goal of each program is to bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical, and/or social behavior.

LCAT supervision is available.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits including Prescriptions-Vision-Dental
  • Generous Vacation Time-Holiday Time-Personal Time-Sick Time
  • PEF Union Membership
  • Build a Rewarding Career at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
  • If you are interested in a rewarding career in Recreation and Rehabilitation, we can make that happen!

Minimum Requirements:

For No. 20-562 Recreation Therapist (Art):

Either 1. a bachelor's degree with a concentration or major in Art Therapy;

Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Therapy** with a concentration in art;

Or 3. a bachelor's degree in Art, Art Education, or Fine Arts AND one year of experience in planning and administering an art therapy program;***

Or 4. registration with the American Art Therapy Association as an Art Therapist.

Contact us! We would love for you to be part of our team!

Salary range $50,678 to $64,693 with an additional annual $3,400 location pay

Company Description

Pilgrim Psychiatrist Center is operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health. This is a Civil Service job appointment with an Excellent Benefits package and Room for Growth.

Pilgrim Psychiatrist Center is operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health. This is a Civil Service job appointment with an Excellent Benefits package and Room for Growth.

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