Cert Recreation Therapist PD
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us
better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live
better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With
a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical
Center in Red Bank NJ is an adult inpatient rehabilitation unit
located within Riverview Medical Center. The Certified Recreation
Therapist provides clinical services to clients including
assessments, treatment planning, recreational/adjunctive therapy
individual and therapeutic patient groups. Responsibilties: A day
in the life of a Certified Recreation Therapist at Hackensack
Meridian Health includes: 1. Client Satisfaction: Promotes a
positive client experience, participates in a wellness and recovery
model, encourages client feedback. 2. Documentation-Initial
Assessment: Initial assessment is completed in an accurate and
timely procedure within program policies and procedures. 3.
Documentation-Progress Notes: Progress notes are completed in an
accurate and timely procedure within program policies and
procedures. 4. Treatment Plan: Utilizes Recreational assessment to
develop a Treatment plan which is individualized, measurable, and
incorporates client involvement. Treatment plan is completed in an
accurate and timely procedure within program policies and
procedures. Treatment plan review is completed in an accurate and
timely manner within program policies and procedures. 5. Initial
Assessment: Assessment is comprehensive and demonstrates clinical
competence. 6. Performance Improvement: Demonstrates a clear
understanding of performance improvement activities within the
department. Actively participates in the Performance Improvement
Process. 7. Professional enhancement: Maintains and provides
knowledge of current issues in the field. Shares information from
conferences, articles and training with others. 8. Competencies:
Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of group clinical
treatments. Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of
individual clinical treatments. 9. Other duties and/or projects as
assigned. 10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and
standards of behavior. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities Required: 1. High School diploma, general equivalency
diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. 2. Excellent written
and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that
may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google
Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1.
Professional certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreational
Specialist (CTRS) or eligible for professional certification as
CTRS with a passing score on the NCTRC exam. Licenses and
Certifications Preferred: 1. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP
Certification. If you feel the above description speaks directly to
your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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