Recreation Therapist, New Day Residential Job at RWJBarnabas Health, Elizabeth, NJ

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  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description


Recreation Therapist, New Day Residential

Req #: 0000240442

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: New Day Residential

Pay Range: $33.26 per hour

Location:
654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title: Recreation Therapist

Location: NPC Plaza Building

Department Name: New Day Residential

Req #: 0000240442

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $33.26 - $33.26 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:

New Day Residential Program (NDRP) is a state specialty bed, residential level of care facility (group home). The program model is based on a community-oriented framework of practice, which includes the following characteristics: a culture of non-violence; shared governance; social responsibility and personal growth and change. The primary goal is to provide a caring, therapeutic environment that facilitates and promotes adaptive skill acquisition in a safe, supportive environment for girls aged 15-19 years old who reside in the program for nine months to a year.

Through the provision of therapy, programs, resources, and support staff, the Recreation Therapist works with patients to encourage the development of satisfying recreational interests and skills for participation in on-site and community-based recreational programs.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Creative Arts Modality (Art, Dance, Music, or Recreation Therapy)
  • At least one year of Recreation Therapist applicable work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • Board certification in Art, Dance/Movement, Music, or Recreation Therapy

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Shift working, evening shift is 3-11pm
  • May work up to 6 hours per week
  • Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

  • Allied activities are based on the cognitive and emotional needs of the youth in the milieu and require identified outcome measures
  • Provide youth with structured and guided activities on the program's site or in the community which are participatory in nature and directly related to the youth treatment planning needs
    • Examples may include, but not limited to: yoga, movement, music, art therapy, vocational activities, etc.
  • Recreation/leisure assessment and reporting

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.

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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