Activities Specialist

Job Title: Activities Specialist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr

Department: Short Term Care (STC)

Req#: 0000126438

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $31.54 - $43.55 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:

At least one of the following:

• Master's Degree in Human Services Program (i.e. Art Therapy, Dance/ Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc)
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy with MT-BC, Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy with CTRS required.
• Knowledge of recreational, leisure, and creative therapies is required. Experience working in Psychiatry, Substance Abuse and/or Geriatrics preferred. Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Days Vary
• PD

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to Attendance and Reliability Standards.
• Gives proper Adheres to Attendance and Reliability Standards.
• Gives proper notification for absence or tardiness as per policy.
• Assists Supervisor in development of process oriented educational Assists Supervisor in development of process oriented educational groups.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates Adjunct Therapy groups. Facilitates and co-facilitates Adjunct Therapy groups.
• Assists the nursing staff in monitoring the physical, social and emotional Assists the nursing staff in monitoring the physical, social and emotional needs of the patient.
• Completes Adjunct Therapy assessment within the appropriate 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 Identifies appropriate treatment interventions for patient. Revises as needed based on patient’s progress.
• Assists supervisor in development of process oriented educational and theraputic groups. 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 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 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.
• Inventories all equipment and tools at end of each session Documents individual patient's response to therapeutic groups provided.
• Documents individual patient's response to therapeutic groups provided.
• Runs clinical groups on STC in compliance with regulatory agency Runs clinical groups on STC in compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Assist in Identifying, purchasing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies. Assist in Identifying, purchasing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer