Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Therapist

Location: RWJ Somerset

Department: Eating Disorders Outpatient

Req#: 0000194662

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $27.00 - $37.00 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Adjunct Therapist within our Eating disorders outpatient unit in Somerville, NJ. This position will focus on mental health rehabilitation through the creative arts.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Degree must be from an accredited institution and be related to mental health rehabilitation/ Creative Arts Therapy, including but not limited to Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy

• Minimum 3 years of Creative Art Therapies,

• Licensure commensurate with the degree,

Preferred:

• Masters degree preferred.

• Supervisory experience preferred,

• Acute setting and Behavioral Health experience preferred,

• Eating disorder experience a plus,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shifts, 16 hours/week
• Part-Time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• The Adjunct Therapist participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of the therapeutic programming.
• All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic, educational and diversionary recreation services to restore, remediate and/or rehabilitate effects if illness and disability,

• Through the provision of therapy, programs, resources, and support staff work with patients to encourage the development of satisfying recreational interests and skills for participation in departmental recreational programs,

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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