| Location | Syracuse, NY |
Recreational Therapist- Behavioral Emergency Response Team Syracuse Allied Health Part-time Opening on: Mar 4 2026 Psychiatry Administration State of New York
TH Recreational Therapy Associate, NSSL2 88430 UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:
The Behavioral Emergency Team Recreational Therapist will support the care of patients who have a risk for escalated behavior. They will function as an expert resource and work collaboratively with the psychiatric, medical and other multidisciplinary teams. They will assess the specific needs of patients and provide structured activities based on their assessment. They will support patient care through direct consultation, coaching/mentoring, learning needs assessment, formal and informal education, and providing guidance to the Upstate Staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation • NCTRC certification • A minimum of 3 years of related experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in working with psychiatric/geriatric population
Work Days:
Day/Evenings/Weekends as needed
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources