Top 72 Recreation therapist Jobs in Elizabeth Nj

Recreation Therapist, New Day Residential
Trinitas Regional Medical Center —Elizabeth, NJ
- $33.26 an hour
- Evening shift
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
ACTIVITY THERAPIST
Summit Oaks Hospital —Summit, NJ
- $28.57 - $42.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- LPC
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Recreational Therapist
University Hospital, Newark NJ —Newark, NJ
- Per diem
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
23h
Creative Arts Therapist
Trinitas Regional Medical Center —Elizabeth, NJ
- $30.54 - $37.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Activities Specialist
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center —Newark, NJ
- $31 - $39 an hour
- Day shift
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Recreation Therapist, Per Diem
Jersey City Medical Center —Jersey City, NJ
- $31.70 an hour
- Day shift
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
Art Therapist / Lifestyle Coordinator
The Bristal at Englewood —Englewood, NJ
- $30 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Food service experience
- Geriatrics
Quick Apply
12d
DSP / Activity Therapist
New Jersey Expanding Capabilities Center —Livingston, NJ
- $18.70 - $21.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Recreational Therapist
State of New York - People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for —Staten Island, NY
- $53,764 - $72,630 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
7d
Director of Recreation
Waterfront Rehabilitation —Raritan, NJ
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
2d
Certified Recreation Therapist (Per Diem)
Hackensack Meridian Health —Red Bank, NJ
- From $25.77 an hour
- Per diem
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2h
Activity Therapist - LII
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $61,500 - $82,909 a year
- Online Application
- Skilled nursing facility
- Research
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
1d
Activities Director
AristaCare at Edison —Edison, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist - Therapeutic Activities - Part Time Days
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital —Manhattan, NY
- $49.86 - $51.36 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Recreation Therapist
Matheny School and Hospital —Peapack, NJ
- $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Adults
- Residential
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
4d
Activities Director
Sunshine Adult Day Care —Bergenfield, NJ
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Older adults
Occupational or Activities Therapist (Part-Time)
Hackensack Meridian Health —Perth Amboy, NJ
- From $25.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Director Recreation SPVR
Rutgers University —New Brunswick, NJ
- $82,166 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Activity Therapist - LIII
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $68,875 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Research
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Activity Therapist - Level I
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $48,412 - $55,674 a year
- Online Application
- Acute care
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays

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Recreation Therapist, New Day Residential

Trinitas Regional Medical Center -
Elizabeth, NJ

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Job Details

Per diem
$33.26 an hour

Qualifications

Youth recreational activities facilitation
Therapeutic Recreation
Music
Therapeutic creative process
Direct patient care
Recreation therapy
Mental health and behavioral care
Resident hobbies assistance
Yoga
Mid-level
Movement activities (creative arts teaching)
Master's degree in music therapy
Master's degree
Dance
Bachelor's degree
Music therapy instruction
Dancing
Bachelor's degree in music
Adolescents
Wellness activities for care recipients
Treatment planning
1 year
Residential therapy
Child & youth therapy
Master's degree in music
Working with youth

Full Job Description

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

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recreation therapist jobs in elizabeth nj

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