Certified Recreation Therapist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Recreational Therapist to deliver clinical services, including assessments, treatment planning, and individual/group therapy within our program framework.

Applicants must hold CTRS certification or be eligible and have BLS HCP certification, plus strong communication and documentation skills. The role offers an hourly wage with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equity and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive client experience and supports wellness and recovery.
• Complete initial assessments and accurate documentation per policy.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans using recreational therapy.
• Provide group and individual clinical treatments with competency.
• Contribute to performance improvement and professional development.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Certified Recreation Therapist provides clinical services to clients including assessments, treatment planning, recreational/adjunctive therapy individual and therapeutic patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Client Satisfaction: Promotes a positive client experience, participates in a wellness and recovery model, encourages client feedback.
• Documentation-Initial Assessment: Initial assessment is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures.
• Documentation-Progress Notes: Progress notes are completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures.
• Treatment Plan: Utilizes Recreational assessment to develop a Treatment plan which is individualized, measurable, and incorporates client involvement. Treatment plan is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures. Treatment plan review is completed in an accurate and timely manner within program policies and procedures.
• Initial Assessment: Assessment is comprehensive and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Performance Improvement: Demonstrates a clear understanding of performance improvement activities within the department. Actively participates in the Performance Improvement Process.
• Professional enhancement: Maintains and provides knowledge of current issues in the field. Shares information from conferences, articles and training with others.
• Competencies: Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of group clinical treatments. Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of individual clinical treatments.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Professional certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) or eligible for professional certification as CTRS with a passing score on the NCTRC exam.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Contacts

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $25.77 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.