Therapeutic Tech

Job Title: Therapeutic Tech

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: IDT PC Adult

Req #: 0000226671

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.12 - $19.12 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:

Delivers direct services to severely and persistently mentally ill adults in Outpatient setting. Provides supervision of consumers during group activities, meals and free time. Participates in the implementation of the multi-disciplinary treatment plan, reports relevant observations of consumers to senior staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma
• Minimum Experience: 4 years of experience working with adults in mental health field
• Valid Drivers license issued in the driver's state of residence without restrictions

Essential Functions:

• Provides the following under supervision, small group activities, recreation based groups, organizes and supervises consumers, assists therapist as needed.
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary treatment planning and is responsible for implementing the relevant interventions.
• Escorts consumers to off-site and on-site activities or appointment.
• Escorts clients to off-site and on-site activities or appointment.
• Responsible for the supervision of consumers in their day-to-day activity.
• Responsible for riding/driving the program vehicle when assigned.
• Participates in crisis interventions per the program’s policies and procedures.
• Under direction, provides adjunctive therapy activities.
• Participates in weekly case conferences, reports relevant observations of consumers to senior staff.
• Maintains and distributes supplies, maintains program equipment as needed.
• Maintains established departmental/hospital policies and procedures/objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part Time
• 7:00 am-11:00 am
• Monday to Friday, No Weekends

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer