Recreation Therapist, Per Diem

Job Title: Recreation Therapist, Per Diem

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Req#: 0000202438

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $31.70 - $31.70 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:

Provides therapeutic group activities to patients based on clients needs identified by the treatment team; completes initial assessments, engages client in case management, completes all required documentation, maintains contact with collateral sources as required by case management needs of client

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• 2 years experience in the field of human services with focus on expressive therapies
• 2 years experience with Psychiatric population
• Certification in recognized recreational therapy field is required
• Certification or successful completion of training will be done within three months of start date
• Current BLS and successful completion of facility and department specific orientation programs is required

Essential Functions:

• Recreation Therapist will participate in annual facility and job specific competency trainings
• Working within a multidisciplinary team, directs a therapeutic recreational/social program according to established goals, policies and procedures
• Provides individual assessments on recreational/social needs, delivers direct services, monitors and evaluates the recreational/social component on the inpatient unit
• Leads a variety of recreational/social groups

• Appropriately uses supervision to problem solve around clinical issues
• Develops treatment strategy and plan that is consistent with behaviorally specific long and short range goals
• Facilitates all groups in a professional manner
• Facilitates expressive therapy groups
• Is able to identify Quality Assurance indicators and works toward achieving benchmarks
• Is able to identify when treatment goals are met and when benefit of treatment have been maximized
• Maintains regular collateral contact with agencies, and family members as appropriate
• Provides appropriate referrals to other facilities to ensure continuum of care
• Provides thorough intake assessments
• Provides weekly case management sessions
• Takes an active role in all team meetings
• Volunteers for group coverage when necessary
• Works well with all members of the treatment team

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