Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health Services Full-Time Day Shift 21982

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

11d • $32 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Recreational Therapist. Job Duties Assessment, treatment, and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Provides on and off unit recreational activities in accordance with the unit program schedule as determined by the Director, Rehabilitation Services. Implements and leads programs related to leisure education, stress reduction, social skills, reality orientation, communication skills, self-esteem, independent living skills and physical exercise. Uses appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with patients. Provides appropriate individual patient interventions during group activities and in the unit milieu. Communicates effectively with the treatment team members regarding patient's needs, requests and observed behaviors. Participates in treatment planning and provides for the integration of therapeutic recreation into the patient’s treatment plan. Participates in activity program development with other Rehabilitation Department staff. Documents patient’s actions, behaviors, symptoms, significant verbal and non-verbal communication, and progress towards treatment goals in a prescribed format in the patient’s medical record as determined by policies and procedures. Follows hospital-wide, Behavioral health, Rehabilitation Department policies and procedures. Customer Service; respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps. Understands and adheres to the medical Center’s Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Other Duties Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy Identifies problems and contributes to unit and department problem-solving processes. Participates in unit committees and in Performance Improvement activities, as assigned. Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communication with staff. Provides in-service training to other staff. Enhances professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs. Write protocols for groups according to determined criteria. Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited school.
• CTRS or CTRS eligible.
• Minimum of a Heart Saver certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Supervised internship in Therapeutic Recreation on a hospital based behavioral health unit preferred

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment, and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Provides on and off unit recreational activities in accordance with the unit program schedule as determined by the Director, Rehabilitation Services.
• Implements and leads programs related to leisure education, stress reduction, social skills, reality orientation, communication skills, self-esteem, independent living skills and physical exercise.
• Uses appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with patients.
• Provides appropriate individual patient interventions during group activities and in the unit milieu.
• Communicates effectively with the treatment team members regarding patient's needs, requests and observed behaviors.
• Participates in treatment planning and provides for the integration of therapeutic recreation into the patient’s treatment plan.
• Participates in activity program development with other Rehabilitation Department staff.
• Documents patient’s actions, behaviors, symptoms, significant verbal and non-verbal communication, and progress towards treatment goals in a prescribed format in the patient’s medical record as determined by policies and procedures.
• Follows hospital-wide, Behavioral health, Rehabilitation Department policies and procedures.
• Customer Service; respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness.
• All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy
• Identifies problems and contributes to unit and department problem-solving processes.
• Participates in unit committees and in Performance Improvement activities, as assigned.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communication with staff.
• Provides in-service training to other staff.
• Enhances professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs.
• Write protocols for groups according to determined criteria.
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level