Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS
Grade 09
Grade 12
Grade 13
* Security Hosp Treatment Assnt
Grade 14
* Secure Care Treatment Aide 1
Grade 11
Grade 14
Grade 14
(* = Special Qual Needed)
GOT-IT does not provide information on any job postings or job availability. For information on current job postings, please visit StateJobsNY. You may also visit specific New York State Agency websites for information about an agency and its job opportunities.
This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 254 positions statewide.
*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.
A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
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Recreation Therapist | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
Recreation Therapist Music | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
Recreation Therapist Dance | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
Recreation Therapist Art | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
Senr Recreation Therapist | 17 | $61,516 | $78,307 |
Senr Recreation Therapist Music | 17 | $61,516 | $78,307 |
Head Recreation Therapist | 20 | $72,032 | $91,381 |
Chief Recreation Therapist | 23 | $84,246 | $105,255 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.
An individual's final salary is determined by the Office of the State Comptroller. This salary schedule does not reflect any Special Salary Treatments
As a Recreation Therapist you would plan and conduct activities for client/patient groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program. You would analyze and report behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records. As a treatment team member, you would participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment and evaluation. In addition, you may be required to requisition, store and maintain equipment and supplies. The goal of each program is to bring about positive change in a client’s/patient’s mental, physical and/or social behavior.
View the classification standard for this title which illustrates the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.
For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.
20-560010Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.
All HELP and NY HELPS open positions are now posted on StateJobsNY. It is now even easier for Jobseekers to find openings and connect with New York State agencies.
To narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs, click on "For the General Public", then "Search Vacancies", and select "Yes" on the NY HELPS dropdown to narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs.
Directions to apply will be specified on each individual job posting.
Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.
For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.
You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.