Recreational Therapist jobs in Paramus, 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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RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (11:00AM-7:30PM AND ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH) (21982)
  • Career Opportunities
  • Paramus, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Recreation Therapist provides therapeutic/recreational activities within own discipline determined by Director to be pertinent to patient population.

    Implements programs to create and lead various groups, including but not limited to singing, crafts, ceramics, swimming, sports, exercise and leisure education.

    Participates in activity program development in conjunction with other Recreation Therapists and Recreation Assistants.

    Participates in treatment planning conferences and provides for the integration of recreation therapy into patient's treatment plan.

    Documents in patient's chart the patient's progress and plans for further treatment based on established criteria.

    Participates in milieu therapy approach where applicable for patients.

    Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

    Provides inservice training to other staff.

    Enhances professional growth by attending inservices and educational programs.

    Responsible for preparing special events (e.g., parties, trips).

    Contributes to department planning of comprehensive therapeutic activities programs for units.

    Writes protocols for groups according to determined criteria.

    Identifies problems and contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient care.

    Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communications with staff.

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Camp Recreational Specialist
  • Boys Club of NY
  • Woodbury, NY OTHER
  • Job Title: Camp Recreational Specialist Location: BCNY Camp @ Harriman State Park, 553 Arden Valley Road, Southfields, NY 10975 Salary: $25 per hour (35 hours a week)Employment Type: Seasonal, June 24...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Polaris Healthcare
  • Port Jervis, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Psychotherapist Degree requirement: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT The Serenity Center OMH-Licensed MH Clinic is presently seeking psychotherapists to join our new Serenity Gold off-site program. T...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Ridgewood, NJ OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 8H Days ( 8:00 AM-4:30 PM )Location: Ridgewood, NJLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: Organized and Computer SavvyEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsMaster's ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Massage Therapist
  • Massage Envy
  • Westwood, NJ OTHER
  • Overview Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy Westwood: 286 Fairview Ave. Westwood, NJ 07675 Are you looking to grow your career with a team that values, supports & empowers you? The difference you...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • JAG Physical Therapy
  • Milford, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Physical TherapistThe Physical Therapist is forward-thinking who excels at assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses and devising creative and effective treatment plans. Therapists must practice di...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Select Medical
  • West Orange, NJ
  • Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical West Orange, NJ Recreational Therapist (Baccalaureate Degree in Th...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Counselor-(DOHMH) Woodhull
  • Comunilife
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Recreational Counselor-(DOHMH) Woodhull Job Details Job Location Brooklyn, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist Montrose
  • StateJobsNY
  • Montrose, NY
  • State employees: Currently in title of Recreation Therapist and eligible for transfer Open to the Public: Bachelor's deg...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Professional
  • 1199SEIU Employment Center
  • New York, NY
  • Overview: Medical professionals provide health care treatment and advice based on formal training and experience. A lice...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Counselor-(HRA) Prospect (P/T)
  • Comunilife
  • Bronx, NY
  • Recreational Counselor-(HRA) Prospect (P/T) Job Details Job Location Bronx, NY Position Type Part Time Education Level G...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist II
  • Atlantic Health System
  • Morristown, NJ
  • Job Description Evaluates Patients and establishes a plan of care. Utilizes evidence-based body of knowledge and current...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist, Manhattan Psychiatrist Center, P24554
  • State of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Minimum Qualifications Either 1. a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation; Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Recreation,...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activity/Recreation Aide
  • Runnells Rehab Center
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Runnells Rehab Center - QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or Equivalency. Experience with elderly, physically challen...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 26,342.. A suburb of New York City, Paramus is located 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan and approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Upper Manhattan. The Wall Street Journal characterized Paramus as "quintessentially suburban".[21] Paramus was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1922, and ratified by a referendum held on April 4, 1922, that passed by a vote of 238 to 10.[22][2...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$64,982 to $80,732
Paramus, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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