CASAC / Certified Recreational Therapist
Company: Signet Health
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Welcome Assure provision of recreational therapy activities
through individual and group programs to attain or maintain the
highest practical level of physical, mental, spiritual and
psychosocial well-being. Participate as a member of the treatment
team in order to integrate recreational activities and
socialization as part of the total patient plan of care. Document
activities that reflect services provided as the patient’s progress
toward meeting treatment plan goals and objectives. Document daily
group notes in patient EMR. Develop a scheduled recreational
activities and programming that reflects the assessed
needs/interests of the patients, provide culturally appropriate
activities, supplies and materials. Develop structured programs
that will offer the patient the opportunity to reduce stress,
improve mood, increase activity level and social skills. Overview
As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the CASAC or
Certified Recreational Therapist designs and implements a variety
of activities focusing on individualized needs with the specific
objective of fostering effective interactions, enhance coping
skills and cognitive functioning, reality orientation and
prioritizing independence in caring for self. Documents activities
that reflect services provided as the patient's progress toward
meeting treatment plan goals and objectives. Signet Health offers a
market competitive compensation package with a starting hourly pay
of $26.00 / hour. Schedule for this position is as follows: Tuesday
through Friday 11am to 7:30pm Saturday: 10am - 6:30pm
Requirements/Qualifications Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from
an accredited institution in therapeutic recreation or behavioral
health related services required or CASAC certification. Masters
degree preferred. Certification by the National Council for
Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) or CASAC certification required. Must
demonstrate ability by education or training in treating people
with mental/psychiatric illness. English/Spanish Speaking is a
plus. Hospital/Program Description The Westchester Medical Center
Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system
headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on eight
campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley.
WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000
attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma
Centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an
academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of
specialized institutes and centers, skilled nursing, assisted
living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental
health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the
pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley.
The Behavioral Health Center, located on WMC's Valhalla campus, has
been a leading provider of psychiatric services since 1929,
offering a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient, community and
emergency care for adults, children, and adolescents.
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