Recreational Therapist jobs in Camden, NJ

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Certified Recreational Therapist
  • Advanced Recovery Systems
  • Cherry Hill, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Are you a passionate and certified Recreational Therapist looking to utilize your skillset by making an impact in the lives of others?

    We’ve got an opportunity for you at our Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper!

     

    Full-time position

    Schedule: 1:00pm - 9:30pm, Monday - Friday

     

     

    At Advanced Recovery Systems, our goal is to help men & women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness. In October 2018, Advanced Recovery Systems announced a partnership with Cooper University Health Care to build a new state-of-the-art, 90-bed inpatient treatment facility in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This facility, The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, now delivers compassionate, evidence-backed care for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

     

     

    Perks of working with our team:

    • Great clinical culture
    • Collaborative team dynamic crossfunctionally
    • Creative curriculum
    • Saving lives!
    • Free Teladoc services
    • 401(k)

     

     

     

     

     

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    Responsibilities

    The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating approved recreation programs for patients in treatment.

     

    Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

    Core Job Duties:

    • Conducts therapeutic sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
    • Observes, assesses and records patient participation and progress during recreational sessions,
    • Plans, organizes, and directs recreational activities to facilitate patient recovery and well-being.
    • Assists clinical team to develop a treatment plan to meet needs recreational needs of the patient.

    Qualifications

     

    • Minimum high school diploma is required. Post-secondary education is preferred.
    • NJ state Recreation Therapist Certification
    • Minimum of one (1) year experience.
    • CPR and Standard First Aid certification preferred.

     

     

     

     

    COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. 

     

    The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

     

     

    We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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  • 7 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Part-time (Sat & Sun)
  • Advanced Recovery Systems
  • Cherry Hill, NJ PART_TIME
  • Overview Come Join Our Team! The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper is looking for a Part-time Rec. Therapist! Schedule: Weekend coverage Sat & Sun 8:30am-5:00pm Advanced Recovery Systems is an in...
  • 1 Month Ago

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0162 - King Of Prussia PA - Store Sales Specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • King of Prussia, PA OTHER
  • Overview: Come shape the future of the outdoors REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of t...
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Recreational Operations Intern
  • ESF Camps
  • King of Prussia, PA INTERN
  • Job Title: Recreational Operations Intern at ESF Camps & Pro Sports Programs Location: King of Prussia, PA Function: Operations & Logistics Position Objective/Purpose: We are currently seeking motivat...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Recreational Activity Aide (12pm-8pm)
  • Premier Healthcare LLC
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • COVID-19 Healthcare Requirements for the City of Philadelphia as directed by the Philadelphia Board of Health: ALL healthcare employees must be FULLY vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated p...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
  • Spirit Gymnastics Training Center
  • North Wales, PA FULL_TIME
  • Spirit Gymnastics is a small business in North Wales, PA. We are supportive, challenging, fun and our goal is to help kids learn gymnastics in a fun and structured environment. We are a family run bus...
  • 8 Days Ago

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST - per diem (Temple/Episcopal Campus)
  • Temple University Health System
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Provides Behavioral Health Therapy/Services for inpatients, assessments, progress notes and discharge summaries. As an a...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist Eligibility Application SY 23-24
  • The School District of Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Summary As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide occupational therapy services to students in an effort to enh...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Tech
  • Mitchell Martin
  • Norristown, PA
  • A well known hospital located in Eagleville, PA is looking for an Mental Health Technician Job Summary Provides physical...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Live-in Caregiver/Social Coach
  • PARTNERS CREATING COMMUNITY INC
  • Phoenixville, PA
  • Job Description Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: The Live-in Social Coach resides in one our therapeutic community bas...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HOMECARE CHHA - INSPIRA LIFE CENTER
  • Inspira
  • Vineland, NJ
  • Job Description Position Description Under the direction and supervision of the CHHA Manager, the Program Aide will be e...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver/Social Coach
  • PARTNERS CREATING COMMUNITY INC
  • Phoenixville, PA
  • Job Description Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: The Social Coach is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Camden is a city and the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States. Camden is located directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 77,344. Camden is the 12th most populous municipality in New Jersey. The city was incorporated on February 13, 1828.[22] Camden has been the county seat of Camden County[23] since the county was formed on March 13, 1844.[22] The city derives its name from Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden.[24][25] Camden is made up of over twenty different neighborhoods.[26][27][28][29] Beginnin...
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