Adjunct Therapist
Job Title: Adjunct Therapist
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit
Req #: 0000229529
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $31.00 - $39.00 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:
We are currently looking for an Adjunct Therapist to conduct evaluations and plan treatment activities for patients with psychosocial dysfunctions. The use of all methods of practice and/or work performance, must conform to written established hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.
Qualifications:
Required:
- BS degree (Required).
- Board Certified in Creative Arts Therapy (Required).
- Rehabilitation/Creative Arts Therapist licensed or credentialed by appropriate association or licensure or credentialing board ( i.e ATR-BC, LCAT, R-DMT, BC-DMT).
- Experience working in Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, and/or Geriatrics.
- Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
Preferred:
- Masters in Creative Therapy (Preferred).
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
- Board Certifed in Creative Arts Therapy (Required).
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
- Per Diem
- Day
Essential Functions:
- Assume a leadership role in recommending and implementing programs to meet patients’ therapeutic need.
- Collaborate with creative arts therapists on staff to provide continuity of care.
- Communicate with staff regarding clinically appropriate information obtained from patient interaction.
- Contribute to establishing priorities in multidisciplinary treatment planning and implement interventions to facilitate goal accomplishment.
- Develop and implement therapeutic groups for appropriate ages.
- Accurately document the patient’s behavior, progress and involvement in milieu programs.
- Evaluate group therapy program on an ongoing basis.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Perform recreational therapy evaluation of each patient within allotted time frame.
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
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