Adjunct Therapist - Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health
Toms River, NJ
Req #: 0000208224

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health

Department: Adjunct Therapy

Pay Range: $33.21 per hour

Location:

1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title: Adjunct Therapist

Location: Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name: Adjunct Therapy

Req #: 0000208224

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $33.21 - $33.21 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Adjunct Therapist aides in the design, implementation and evaluation of all Adjunct Therapy Programs (i.e. treatment planning, treatment implementation, professional development, program development and community education/referral development).

Qualifications

Required :

  • Master’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Teaching, or Recreation
  • Knowledge of recreational, occupational, leisure and creative therapies
  • Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills

Preferred

  • Experience working in Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, and/or Geriatrics

Certifications And Licenses Required

  • Certification in the Therapeutic/Human Services field (Music Therapist MT-BC, Art Therapist ATR-BC, Recreation Therapist CTRS)

Scheduling Requirements* :

  • Shift working, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Per Diem
  • *2 weekend days required to work per schedule period
  • Candidate will be required to attend 4 weeks of training

Essential Functions

  • Adheres to Attendance and Reliability Standards. Gives proper notification for absence or tardiness as per policy
  • Assists Supervisor in development of process oriented educational groups
  • Facilitates and co-facilitates Adjunct Therapy groups
  • Assists the nursing staff in monitoring the physical, social and emotional needs of the patient
  • Completes Adjunct Therapy assessment within the appropriate timeframe
  • Completes individual discharge-oriented progress notes indicating progress towards treatment goals as identified in the assessment and treatment plans
  • Completes Adjunct Therapy Assessment adequately with including all required areas
  • Identifies appropriate treatment interventions for patient. Revises as needed based on patient’s progress
  • Assists supervisor in development of process oriented educational and therapeutic groups
  • Provides group therapy and as needed individual treatment sessions under the supervision of AT Director
  • Participates in treatment planning process of individual patients on STC unit. Participates for SBU and Voluntary Unit as needed
  • Inventories all equipment and tools at end of each session
  • Documents individual patient's response to therapeutic groups provided
  • Runs clinical groups on STC in compliance with regulatory agency requirements
  • Assist in Identifying, purchasing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 2025-09-29

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