Adjunct Therapist

Qualifications

• BS degree (Required)
• Board Certified in Creative Arts Therapy (Required)
• Rehabilitation/Creative Arts Therapist licensed or credentialed by appropriate association or licensure or credentialing board (i.e. ATR-BC, LCAT, R-DMT, BC-DMT)
• Experience working in Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, and/or Geriatrics
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Masters in Creative Therapy (Preferred)

Essential Functions

• Assume a leadership role in recommending and implementing programs to meet patients’ therapeutic needs
• Collaborate with creative arts therapists on staff to provide continuity of care
• Communicate with staff regarding clinically appropriate information obtained from patient interaction
• Contribute to establishing priorities in multidisciplinary treatment planning and implement interventions to facilitate goal accomplishment
• Develop and implement therapeutic groups for appropriate ages
• Accurately document the patient’s behavior, progress and involvement in milieu programs
• Evaluate group therapy program on an ongoing basis
• Perform recreational therapy evaluation of each patient within allotted time frame

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Scheduling Requirements

(non-exempt Positions) Per Diem Day

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an Adjunct Therapist to conduct evaluations and plan treatment activities for patients with psychosocial dysfunctions. The use of all methods of practice and/or work performance, must 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.