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Rehabilitation Specialist - Recreation Therapist Preferred in Westchester, New York

Hourly Rate: Open
Type: Full Time - Experienced

Rehabilitation Specialist - Recreation  Therapist Preferred


Full Time and Per Diem Opportunities Available  
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division is the first psychiatric hospital to be granted Planetree designation, joining just 16 institutions worldwide. We&#39re the #1-ranked behavioral health department in the metropolitan New York area, and #5 in the nation (U.S. News & World Report).
Patients and caregivers simultaneously experience the peace and beauty of a retreat-like campus and the vast resources of a major university hospital. Our world-renowned behavioral health facility offers top clinicians the chance to make real advances in research and therapy. Here, we deliver quality care - and patients recover quality of life.
You can help make it possible.
We are seeking an experienced and skilled psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist to work with various patient populations at our Westchester Division. In this role, you will provide functional assessments, develop and lead groups and activities, liaison with educational staff and consult on occupational therapy needs. You will function as a member of a close-knit interdisciplinary team.
Bachelor&#39s Degree Required (Master&#39s preferred).  Certified Therapeutic Recreation  Specialist CTRS preferred.
#1 in New York. #7 in the Nation. - U.S.News & World Report, "America's Best Hospitals 2012"
Discover why we're #1 in New York - an unparalleled pursuit of excellence in patient care and the widest array of choices for your career. We're inviting the best professionals to work side-by-side to lead the way.
We are an equal opportunity employer.