Binghamton Psych Center
425 Robinson StreetBinghamton , NY 13904
Division/Unit: OMH / GBHC
Web Site:
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/bipc/facility.htm
Recreational Therapy (ID: 104500) for Fall 2016
Agency/Facility
Binghamton , NY 13904
School Affiliation
SUNY Cortland
Proposal Information
Description:
Recreation Therapy interns will be responsible for learning the TR process including assessing patient needs, planning groups and interventions, implementing these plans and evaluating the outcome of interventions. Job duties will include group programming; documentation; attendance at treatment team meetings, morning reports and staff meetings; assisting with recreation activities outside of treatment groups (including swimming, walks, bowling, special events) and learning the process of assessment and treatment planning. Students will be expected to work minimum of 35 hours a week, Monday through Friday, every other Saturday or Sunday and some evenings, excluding holidays, and will have experience on both adult and children's inpatient psychiatric units.
Skills:
Hands-on field work
Event planning
Group programming
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Documentation/assessments
Internship Areas: Health Services
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: Broome
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Senior
Degree Concentrations: Health Services, Recreational Studies