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RWJBarnabas Health

Adjunct Therapist - Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Toms River, New Jersey, us, 08757

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Overview

Adjunct Therapist - Toms River, NJ at RWJBarnabas Health Req #: 0000208224 | Category: Behavioral and Mental Health | Status: Per Diem | Shift: Day | Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health | Department: Adjunct Therapy | Location: 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755 Job Title: Adjunct Therapist | Location: Central Jersey Behavioral | Department Name: Adjunct Therapy | Pay Range: $33.21 per hour Note: The compensation offered depends on factors including education, skills and experience. This reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position in New Jersey.

Job Overview

The Adjunct Therapist aides in the design, implementation and evaluation of all Adjunct Therapy Programs (i.e., treatment planning, treatment implementation, professional development, program development and community education/referral development).

Qualifications

Required: Master’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Teaching, or Recreation Knowledge of recreational, occupational, leisure and creative therapies Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills Preferred: Experience working in Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, and/or Geriatrics

Certifications And Licenses

Certification in the Therapeutic/Human Services field

Scheduling Requirements

Shift: 8:30am - 5:00pm Per Diem 2 weekend days per schedule period 4 weeks of training required

Essential Functions

Adheres to Attendance and Reliability Standards; provides notification for absence or tardiness per policy Assists Supervisor in development of process-oriented educational groups Facilitates and co-facilitates Adjunct Therapy groups Assists nursing staff in monitoring patients’ physical, social and emotional needs Completes Adjunct Therapy assessment within the appropriate timeframe Completes individual discharge-oriented progress notes showing progress toward treatment goals Identifies appropriate treatment interventions and revises as needed based on progress Supports development of educational and therapeutic groups Provides group therapy and, as needed, individual treatment sessions under the supervision of the AT Director Participates in treatment planning for patients on STC unit; participates for SBU and Voluntary Unit as needed Inventories equipment and tools at session end Documents patient responses to therapeutic groups Runs clinical groups on STC in compliance with regulatory requirements Identifies, purchases and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating healthier communities and a best-in-class work environment. We value patient-centered care, equity, education, and research in New Jersey.

EEO Statement: RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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