Adjunct Therapist - Toms River, NJ at RWJBarnabas Health – Toms River, New Jersey

Job Title: Adjunct Therapist

Location: Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name: Adjunct Therapists

Req #: 0000241161

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $29.75 - $36.68 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:

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 Program (Art Therapy, Dance/ Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy), Master's Degree with Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy with MT-BC, Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy with CTRS
• Knowledge of recreational, leisure and creative therapies
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, and/or Geriatrics

Scheduling Requirements:

• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates and co-facilitates Adjunct Therapy groups
• Identifies appropriate treatment interventions for the patient
• Inventories all equipment and tools at the end of each session
• Documents individual patient's response to therapeutic groups provided
• Completes Adjunct Therapy assessment within the appropriate timeframe
• Participates in the treatment planning process of individual patients on STC
• Runs clinical groups on STC in compliance with regulatory agency requirements
• Completes Adjunct Therapy Assessment adequately with including all required areas
• Assist in identifying, purchasing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies
• Assists supervisor in development of process-oriented educational and therapeutic groups
• Assists the nursing staff in monitoring the physical, social and emotional needs of the patient
• Provides group therapy and, as needed, individual treatment sessions under the supervision of AT Director
• Completes individual discharge-oriented progress notes indicating progress towards treatment goals as identified in the assessment and treatment plans
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• …and more!