Therapeutic Tech

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 21,730 - 30,949; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts through partners

Job summary

A regional health organization in New Jersey is looking for a part-time Therapeutic Tech to deliver services to adults with mental health issues in an outpatient setting. The role includes supervising group activities, participating in treatment planning, and providing support to consumers. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have at least four years of experience in the mental health field, as well as a valid driver's license. This position operates Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 11:00 am.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience working with adults in the mental health field.
• Valid driver’s license issued in the driver’s state of residence without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct services to mentally ill adults in an outpatient setting.
• Supervises consumers during group activities and meals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Group supervision

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title: Therapeutic Tech

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: IDT PC Adult

Req #: 0000226671

Status: Part‑Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.12 per hour

Job Overview

Delivers direct services to severely and persistently mentally ill adults in an outpatient setting. Provides supervision of consumers during group activities, meals, and free time. Participates in the implementation of the multidisciplinary treatment plan, and reports relevant observations of consumers to senior staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with adults in the mental health field
• Valid driver’s license issued in the driver’s state of residence without restrictions

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision under sets of small group activities, recreation based groups, organizes and supervises consumers, assists therapists as needed.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and responsible for implementing relevant interventions.
• Escorts consumers to off‑site and onsite activities or appointments.
• Responsible for the supervision of consumers in their day‑to‑day activity.
• Responsible for riding/driving the program vehicle when assigned.
• Participates in crisis interventions per the program’s policies and procedures.
• Under direction, provides adjunctive therapy activities.
• Participates in weekly case conferences, reports relevant observations of consumers to senior staff.
• Maintains and distributes supplies, maintains program equipment as needed.
• Maintains departmental/hospital policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Scheduling Requirements

• Part Time
• 7:00 am – 11:00 am
• Monday to Friday, No Weekends

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer