Recreational Therapist- Behavioral Emergency Response Team

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Coaching, Cross-Functional, Emergency Response, Geriatrics, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, People Management, Professional Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Recreational Therapy
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

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SUNY Upstate Medical University