Recreation Therapist Jobs in New Jersey

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: JFK Medical Location: Edison, NJ Description: As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the incumbent is responsble for recreational therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation and patient/family education.  The incumbent also performs other professional duties and participates in department/facility initiatives as assigned. Experience preferred, entry level acceptable.  B.S. from an accredited School of Therapeutic Recreation.  Eligible for Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Children's Specialized Location: Mountainside, NJ Description: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic, educational and diversionary recreation services to restore, remediate and/or rehabilitate effects if illness and disability. Through the provision of therapy, programs, resources, and support staff work with patients to encourage the development of satisfying recreational interests and skills for participation in community recreational programs. Job Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Recreation, with rehabilitation or therapeutic recreation emphasis, from an accredited program. Completion of a pediatric affiliation or work experience with pediatrics. NJ State Drivers License. NCTRC Certification or eligible.Job Code : R2083-0 (MTN) Division/Department : Recreational Therapy

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Company: Saint Barnabas Health Care System Location: Belleville, NJ Description: In this 15 hours per week (Friday and Saturday, 8a-4p) position within our Behavioral Health Unit, the Recreation/Arts Therapist conducts evaluations and plans treatment activities for patients with psychosocial dysfunctions.  All methods of practice and/or work performance shall 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.Masters in Creative Therapy preferred, BS degree required with related experience.

Job Title: Art Therapist, OB Support Center, FT, Days Company: Saint Barnabas Health Care System Location: Livingston, NJ Description: Collaborates with the Child Life Manager in the execution of all Art Therapy Program goals and objectives.  Shares in providing a healing environment for pediatric patients and families on pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care unit, and the Valerie Fund Children?s Center by providing developmentally appropriate art therapy interventions.  Assists in community projects as required.Requirements:Master?s Degree in Art Therapy, Bachelor?s Degree in Art, Education, Child Development, Family Counseling or related field.  Completion of internship

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Psychiatric Solutions Location: Summit, NJ Description: Summit Oaks Hospital a  private acute  care psychiatric  hospital and chemical dependency  treatment  center serving adults, children and  adolescents, is seeking an  experienced Recreational Therapist to work in a  per  diem capacity. Work days include Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays  and  Sundays-  based  on  patient  census. Responsibilities include planning and implementing recreational activities for the  assigned program. This involves defining and  implementing treatment goals as a member  of  the  interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous  patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients. Must  be  able to teach the following  groups: exercise, basketball, anger  management, stress management, communication, leisure awareness, relaxation, coping and addictions education. When applying  online, please  include   a cover letter and  your rate requirement.