Adjunct Therapist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Adjunct Therapist
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Req#: 0000151752
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Department name: Behavioral Health

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Masters in Creative Therapy (Preferred).

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 8:00 5:00
• Days
• Per Diem

• Assume a leadership role in recommending and implementing programs to meet patients therapeutic need.
• 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.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Perform recreational therapy evaluation of each patient within allotted time frame.