Recreational Therapist jobs in Perth Amboy, 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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Therapist
  • LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP
  • Monmouth, NJ OTHER
  • Job Details

    Level:    Entry
    Job Location:    Spring House - Monmouth County, NJ
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    Graduate Degree
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Travel Percentage:    None
    Job Shift:    Day
    Job Category:    Nonprofit - Social Services

    The Therapist provides individual, group and family therapy to an assigned caseload of 5 clients in a residential treatment program. Guides all Clinical treatment along with treatment team.  Completes treatment plans, Clinical notes, and all Clinical Documentation. Establishes and maintains a positive, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of the Agency.  Meets all administrative, legal and program requirements as mandated by all operating contracts including, but not limited to DCPP and COA.  Oversees and coordinates all aspects of a resident's treatment program along and provides individual, family and group therapy in accordance with the treatment plan in concert with the other treatment team members. 

     

    Hours:

    Full Time, flexible

     

    This is a 40 Hour Full Time Benefitted position which includes:

    *Flexible work hours

    *Some remote work opportunities 

    *Supervision provided

    *CEUs provided and paid for. Paid training days included

    *3.2 weeks PTO in first year, 4 Floating Holidays, and 9 Agency Holidays 

    *Annual Retention Bonus


    Education/Experience:

    Master’s Degree in social work or counseling.  License required, LSW/LAC or LCSW/LPC.

     

    Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • 2 Months Ago

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ABA Therapist/Behavior Therapist
  • Graham Behavior Services
  • Shrewsbury, NJ PART_TIME
  • GBS is looking for a Behavioral Therapist in Shrewsbury, NJ. Thursdays 3:30pm-6:30pm. The behavior therapist provides applied behavior therapy services to assigned students, under the supervision of a...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Perth Amboy, NJ OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Nights ( 7:00 PM-7:30 AM )Location: Perth Amboy, NJLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: 1 year acute care experienceAt least 1 years experience in specialtyCurrent RRT c...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • JAG Physical Therapy
  • Westfield, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Physical TherapistThe Physical Therapist is forward-thinking who excels at assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice di...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • JAG Physical Therapy
  • Rahway, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Physical TherapistThe Physical Therapist is forward-thinking who excels at assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice di...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • JAG Physical Therapy
  • Roselle, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Physical TherapistThe Physical Therapist is forward-thinking who excels at assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice di...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Rehabilitation Medicine Therapist, Per Diem (Recreation Therapist)
  • University Hospital New Jersey
  • Newark, NJ
  • Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Medicine Therapist Per Diem position is to provide diagnostic...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Creative Arts Therapist
  • Diamond Medical Recruiting
  • New York, NY
  • A reputable out-patient facility in the heart of Brooklyn is looking to immediately hire a Part-time or Full-time Licens...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dual Diagnosis- Recreational Therapist
  • Silver Lake Hospital
  • Newark, NJ
  • Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire an experienced Recreational Therapist with behavioral health exper...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist (Per Diem, Evening) - New Day Residential Program - Elizabeth, NJ
  • RWJ Barnabas
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • Job Summary: * Recreation/leisure assessment and report * Allied activities that are based on the cognitive and emotiona...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist, Per diem In-Patient Psychiatric
  • Atlantic Health System
  • Summit, NJ
  • Overlook Medical Center is seeking a per diem Recreational Therapist II to work varied shifts including every other week...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Creative Arts Therapist
  • Diamond Medical Recruiting
  • New York, NY
  • A reputable out-patient facility in the heart of Brooklyn is looking to immediately hire a Part-time or Full-time Licens...
  • 4/20/2024 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...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapy / Child Life Assistant (Per-Diem) (Toms River, NJ)
  • RWJ Barnabas
  • Toms River, NJ
  • Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birt...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Perth Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The City of Perth Amboy is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 50,814, reflecting an increase of 3,511 (+7.4%) from the 47,303 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 5,336 (+12.7%) from the 41,967 counted in the 1990 Census. Perth Amboy has a Hispanic majority population. In the 2010 census, persons of "Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin" made up 78.1% of the population, second to Union City at 84.7%. Perth Amboy is known as the "City by t...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
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Perth Amboy, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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