Recreational Therapist jobs in East Orange, NJ

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist
  • CareWell Health
  • East Orange, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary

    Provides therapeutic groups in the Inpatient behavioral Health Unit. Possesses excellent assessment and organizational skills. Communicates all pertinent information to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates the essential skill competencies to facilitate group and individual therapeutic activities.

    Demonstrates the ability to work with the seriously and persistently mentally ill.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Essential Functions 

    • Utilizes music, art, and dance activities to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals.
    • Documents patient’s progress on treatment goals and maintains accurate records.
    • Assesses reports from the psychiatrist, nurses, social workers, and others on the treatment team to determine a patient’s functioning level.
    • Actively engages patients during treatment sessions.
    • Coordinates care interventions with other members of the treatment team.
    • Helps patients reduce depression, stress, and anxiety during their hospital stay.
    • Communicates effectively with patients, family, treatment team members.
    • Designs life skill programs, leisure activities, and individualized programs that meet patients’ recovery needs.
    • Active participant in treatment team meetings.
    • Participates in all regulatory processes as directed.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

    Minimum Education/Certifications
    Bachelor's degree or higher. Licensure as a certified recreational therapist

    Minimum Work Experience
    One year of experience is preferred.

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Monday through Friday; two rotating weekends a month.

    Manager/Director____________________________________________________

    HR_________________________________________________________

    The employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

    Employee__________________________________ Date_____________

    Position Title    Recreational Therapist Inpatient Behavioral Health

    Classification-nonexempt
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Dual Diagnosis- Recreational Therapist
  • Silver Lake Hospital
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire an experienced Recreational Therapist with behavioral health experience to plan and coordinate interactive recreational programs to help patients ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
  • Orange, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab Job ID 279986 Location US-NJ-West Orange Experience (Years) 3 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 1199 Pleasant Valley Way Company Kessler Institute for Re...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)
  • Orange, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical West Orange, NJ Recreational Therapist (Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required and Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC))...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Aide
  • Spring Hills Communities
  • Morristown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Award winning company focused on employee experience. INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE with, COMPETITIVE pay, matching 401k, education and training. CARING about your work/life balance with flexible schedulin...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Recreational Assistant / Driver
  • Spring Hills Communities
  • Morristown, NJ PART_TIME
  • Award winning company focused on employee experience. INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE with, COMPETITIVE pay, matching 401k, education and training. CARING about your work/life balance with flexible schedulin...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Select Medical
  • West Orange, NJ
  • Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical West Orange, NJ Recreational Therapist (Baccalaureate Degree in Th...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist Montrose
  • StateJobsNY
  • Montrose, NY
  • State employees: Currently in title of Recreation Therapist and eligible for transfer Open to the Public: Bachelor's deg...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Professional
  • 1199SEIU Employment Center
  • New York, NY
  • Overview: Medical professionals provide health care treatment and advice based on formal training and experience. A lice...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Counselor-(HRA) Prospect (P/T)
  • Comunilife
  • Bronx, NY
  • Recreational Counselor-(HRA) Prospect (P/T) Job Details Job Location Bronx, NY Position Type Part Time Education Level G...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist II
  • Atlantic Health System
  • Morristown, NJ
  • Job Description Evaluates Patients and establishes a plan of care. Utilizes evidence-based body of knowledge and current...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist, Manhattan Psychiatrist Center, P24554
  • State of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Minimum Qualifications Either 1. a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation; Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Recreation,...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activity/Recreation Aide
  • Runnells Rehab Center
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Runnells Rehab Center - QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or Equivalency. Experience with elderly, physically challen...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Center Aide (CHHA/CNA)
  • AcuteCare Health System
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • Beacon of LIFE, A BoldAGE PACE company. About Us BoldAge delivers innovative, creative solutions for PACE (Program of Al...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the city's population was 64,270, reflecting a decline of 5,554 (−8.0%) from the 69,824 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 3,728 (−5.1%) from the 73,552 counted in the 1990 Census.[21] The city was the state's 20th most-populous municipality in 2010, after having been the state's 14th most-populous municipality in 2000.[22] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.924 square miles (10.164 km2), all of it land. East Orange shares border...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$63,743 to $79,193
East Orange, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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