Adjunct Therapist

201 LYONS AVENUE
Newark, NJ

Job Title: Adjunct Therapist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Involuntary Psych Child & Adol

Req #: 0000238384

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic, educational and diversionary recreation services to restore, remediate and/or rehabilitate effects if illness and disability. Through the provision of therapy, programs, resources, and support staff work with patients to encourage the development of satisfying recreational interests and skills for participation in departmental recreational programs.

Qualifications:

Required:

Education:
A B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Occupational, Recreational Therapy or Vocational Counseling required. License commensurate with the degree,
Member of NTRS or ATRA preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years of Recreational Therapy.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

  • Full-Time
  • Days
  • 8:00-5:00

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions
    Tact, enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and judgment in performance of duties
  • Performs developmentally/functionally appropriate assessment according to standards of practice to determine course of treatment. Plan, implement and evaluates treatment plans
  • Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies. Goals are written in functional and measurable terms.
  • Develop treatment plans reflecting collaboration and communication with patient, family and team. Provide discharge planning services including the provision of developmental and/or community organizational resources in conjunction with therapists. Attends and participates in departmental Treatment Team as required.
  • Develop, coordinate and implement appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching development level, interests and abilities.
  • Assist with coordinating outpatient recreational programs if requested.
  • Supervises and/or assists student interns as designated.
  • Assist with personal, department and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certification.
  • Assist with the coordination of programs and projects enabling the department and hospital to meet the mission and meet or exceed their goals.
  • Maintains current status with all hospital and departmental educational requirements and competency testing.

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

Posted 2026-05-12

Recommended Jobs

Ballroom & Latin Dance Instructor

CHESTER DANCE LLC
Chester, NJ

Job Description Job Description We are looking to expand our team! Being a dance instructor means additionally being part of the wellness industry because part of our job is utilizing dance to be…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-08

Licensed Esthetician

Hand & Stone - 274 Dunns Mill Rd - Bordentown, NJ
Bordentown, NJ

Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~401(k) ~ Bonus based on performance ~ Company parties ~ Competitive salary ~ Employee discounts ~ Flexible schedule ~ Free uniforms ~ Hea…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-29

Company CDL A Truck Driver - Local, Home Daily (Trenton)

XPO
Trenton, NJ

XPO is hiring CDL A truck drivers for local, home daily company driver positions in the East Brunswick, NJ area. Experienced drivers start at $40.18 / hr, with comprehensive benefits starting day on…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-10

Accounting and Finance Specialist

Parsippany, NJ

Kforce's client is a Publicly Traded Financial Services company located in Northern NJ. They are expanding and looking for an Accounting and Finance Specialist. This company offers a hybrid work envir…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-08

Business Systems Analyst (Workday) ID65437

AgileEngine
Jersey City, NJ

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application dev…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-12

Human Resources Specialist

Paris Baguette - Support Office (East)
Moonachie, NJ

Job Description Job Description With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to re…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-08

Business Development Representative

Professional Alternatives
New Jersey

Job ID#: 36941 Job Title: Title Representative (Business Development) Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL (Sarasota area) We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Title Representative to join…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-25

Paint & Body Helper

Jersey City, NJ

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machine…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-19

Healthcare Recruiter (Remote) - To 80K - Job 3229

The Symicor Group
Newark, NJ

Healthcare Recruiter (Remote) – To $80K – Job # 3229 Who We Are? BritePros Healthcare Staffing is completely committed to sourcing only the best administrative and clinical talent in the health…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-09

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Specialist

First Division Consulting
Newark, NJ

**This position is contingent upon contract award** Come Join Our Team! First Division Consulting (FirstDiv)  provides program management, acquisition, logistics, field service representative, exp…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-08