Certified Recreation Therapist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Recreation Therapist to provide clinical services to clients, including assessments and treatment planning, with a focus on recreational and adjunctive therapy. You will collaborate with care teams to support patient well-being.

You will lead individual and group therapy sessions, document progress, and contribute to care plans while adhering to CTRS standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to clients including assessments.
• Develop treatment plans for clients.
• Deliver recreational/adjunctive therapy in individual and group settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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.

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.