Recreation Therapist

2 Central Behav Hlth HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ Full-time M-F, Day shift Hiring Range: $66,144.00 - $82,683.47 Annually Req # 79618 Position Summary Provides therapeutic recreation, activities, and leisure counseling for behavioral health and substance use patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Primary Position Responsibilities Provides therapeutic recreational interventions for behavioral health and substance use populations. Maintains compliance with all standards of JCAHO, DOH, regulatory agencies, and specialty recommendations. Maintains Patient Safety. Documentation of Care. Professional Development. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team for treatment and discharge planning. Facilitates recreational groups, and individualized recreation therapy. Completes accurate and timely documentation of groups and individual treatments. Maintains inventory of recreation and unit items. Orders par levels as needed. Assists in general unit needs. Other responsibilities as needed by the unit. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field, or mental health field with recreation specialization. Preferred Education Master’s Degree in a mental health field. Minimum Years of Experience None. Preferred Experience Two years clinical experience working with behavioral health and substance use populations. Required Licenses, Registry or Certification Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification within 1 year of hire. Completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually thereafter. Preferred Certification Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist. Required Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Clinical training shall include assessment skills and clinical interventions for a wide range of behavioral health and substance use populations, which meet accepted and current standards of care. Must have the ability to facilitate groups. Experience in Crisis Intervention. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and prioritize, works effectively in stressful situations. Clinical knowledge of evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Universal Screening for SUD. Preferred Knowledge Knowledge of behavioral health and substance misuse disorders. Benefits Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. #J-18808-Ljbffr