Adjunct Therapist

Adjunct Therapist –
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ  –
Department: Involuntary Psych Child & Adol –
Status: Full‑Time –
Shift: Day –
Pay Range: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic, educational and diversionary recreation services to restore, remediate, and/or rehabilitate effects of 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 departmental recreational programs.

Required:

• Education:
  
  B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Occupational, Recreational Therapy or Vocational Counseling.
• License commensurate with the degree.
• Member of NTRS or ATRA preferred.
• Minimum 2‑3 years of Recreational Therapy experience.

Preferred:

• Certifications and licenses required (if applicable).

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

• Full‑Time
• Days
• 8:00–5:00

• Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions; tact, enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and judgment in performance of duties.
• Performs developmentally/functionally appropriate assessment according to standards of practice to determine course of treatment. Plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans.
• Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies. Goals are written in functional and measurable terms.
• Develop treatment plans reflecting collaboration and communication with patient, family and team. Provide discharge planning services including the provision of developmental and/or community organizational resources in conjunction with therapists. Attends and participates in departmental Treatment Team as required.
• Develop, coordinate and implement appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching development level, interests and abilities.
• Assist with coordinating outpatient recreational programs if requested.
• Supervises and/or assists student interns as designated.
• Assist with personal, department and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certification.
• Assist with the coordination of programs and projects enabling the department and hospital to meet the mission and meet or exceed their goals.
• Maintains current status with all hospital and departmental educational requirements and competency testing.

• 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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.