Recreation Therapist

Ellis Medicine · Schenectady, NY, United States

Location
Schenectady
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 24, 2026

Job Description

In conjunction with the treatment team, Recreation Therapists provides therapeutic recreational and activity-based services to mental health inpatients. Recreation Therapists are responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the patient’s activities during their stay in the hospital. This includes time when the recreation therapy department is not on the premises, such as evenings, weekends or holidays. Recreation therapists provide oversight to programming and delivery of such activities by recreation therapy assistants, mental health assistants, peer counselors, and volunteers. Recreations therapists conduct individual assessments with each patient and customize activities based on that individual’s interests and capabilities.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or associated field from an accredited institution. Certification in recreation therapy and at least three (3) years of experience with...

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