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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 and 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

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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