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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 02/23/26 Applications Due 03/09/26 Vacancy ID 210047
Basics
Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply
NY HELP Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center, P26496
Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade 14
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $53,764 to $68,630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Suffolk
Street Address Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center 197 Half Hollow Road
City Dix Hills
State NY
Zip Code 11746
Duties Description
Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center, an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to join their team. As a Recreation Therapist, you will plan activities for individuals with mental illness to help promote hope and recovery and integration back into the community; including:
• Planning, developing, and implementing recreational therapy groups including special events and holiday celebrations • Organizing and maintaining recreation areas, equipment, and supplies • Observing and recording individuals' participation, progress, and responses and making recommendations to treatment plans as needed • Completing required documentation, including participation in recreation activities and changes in behavior
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 Creative Arts Therapist
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.
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 Comments
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 • Free employee shuttle from 125th Street over the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC's campus on Randall's Island
Background checks will be required.
This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources
Telephone 631-370-1793
Fax 631-370-1793
Email Address sagamorecareers@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center 197 Half Hollow Road
City Dix Hills
State NY
Zip Code 11746
Notes on Applying
Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees" unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 02/23/26 Applications Due 03/09/26 Vacancy ID 210047
Basics
Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply
NY HELP Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center, P26496
Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade 14
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $53,764 to $68,630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Suffolk
Street Address Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center 197 Half Hollow Road
City Dix Hills
State NY
Zip Code 11746
Duties Description
Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center, an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to join their team. As a Recreation Therapist, you will plan activities for individuals with mental illness to help promote hope and recovery and integration back into the community; including:
• Planning, developing, and implementing recreational therapy groups including special events and holiday celebrations • Organizing and maintaining recreation areas, equipment, and supplies • Observing and recording individuals' participation, progress, and responses and making recommendations to treatment plans as needed • Completing required documentation, including participation in recreation activities and changes in behavior
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,