Recreational Therapist

East Orange General Hospital

  • East Orange, NJ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job SummaryProvides therapeutic groups on the Inpatient behavioral Health Unit. Possesses excellent assessment and organizational skills. Communicates all pertinent information to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates the essential skill competencies to facilitate groups and individual therapeutic activities.Demonstrates ability to work with the seriously and persistently mentally ill.Essential Functions
  • Utilizes music, art, and dance activities to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals.
  • Documents patient’s progress on treatment goals and maintains accurate records.
  • Assesses reports from the psychiatrist, nurses, social workers, and others on the Treatment team to determine a patient’s functioning level.
  • Actively engages patients during treatment sessions.
  • Coordinates care interventions with other members of the treatment team.
  • Helps patients reduce depression, stress, and anxiety during their hospital stay.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, family, treatment team members.
  • Designs life skill programs, leisure activities, and individualized programs that meet patients’ recovery needs.
  • Active participant in treatment team meetings.
  • Participates in all regulatory processes as directed.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Minimum Education/Certifications
Bachelor's degree or higher. Licensure as a certified recreational therapistMinimum Work Experience
One year of experience preferred.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Monday through Friday; two rotating weekends a month.Additional Info:"CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $35 to $40.00Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings:Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Disability Insurance
Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance Program
401(k)
Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan"

East Orange General Hospital