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Adjunct/Creative Arts Therapist - Toms River, NJ
Req #: 0000269276
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health
Department: Adjunct Therapists
Pay Range: $35.58 per hour
Location:
1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title: Adjunct Therapist
Location: Central Jersey Behavioral
Department Name: Adjunct Therapists
Req #: 0000269276
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $35.58 - $35.58 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.
Adjunct Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Adjunct Therapists become part of a purpose-driven environment where compassion, innovation, and teamwork support meaningful patient outcomes every day. In this role, you will help design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic programs that enrich the lives of patients while supporting their treatment and recovery goals. As an Adjunct Therapist, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, facilitate therapeutic interventions, and contribute to a culture committed to quality care, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a healthcare community where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact on the individuals and communities we serve.
A Typical Day for an Adjunct Therapist May Include:
- Facilitating and co-facilitating adjunct therapy groups designed to support patients emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being
- Conducting patient assessments and developing individualized treatment interventions aligned with established treatment goals
- Participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings and collaborating with clinical team members to enhance patient outcomes
- Documenting assessments, progress notes, treatment interventions, and patient responses in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
- Monitoring patients during therapeutic activities and identifying opportunities to support engagement, recovery, and independence
- Assisting in the development and implementation of educational, therapeutic, and process-oriented group programs
- Supporting program development initiatives, professional education activities, and community outreach efforts
- Maintaining therapy equipment, supplies, and activity resources to ensure a safe and effective therapeutic environment
- Contributing to a positive team culture focused on compassion, respect, and patient-centered care
- Pursuing ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in therapeutic and behavioral health services
This Role Might Be for You If:
- You are passionate about helping individuals achieve their therapeutic and recovery goals
- You enjoy building meaningful connections with patients and interdisciplinary care teams
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are among your strengths
- You thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment and value teamwork
- You have a creative and patient-centered approach to therapeutic interventions
- You are adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality care
- You are committed to continuous learning and professional growth
To Be Considered for This Opportunity:
You are passionate about supporting treatment and recovery through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and meaningful patient engagement.
Must possess one of the following:
Masters Degree in a Human Services discipline (Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or related field)
Masters Degree with Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification
Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy with MT-BC certification
Bachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy with CTRS certification
Knowledge of recreational, leisure, occupational, and creative therapies required
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills required
Experience working in Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, and/or Geriatrics preferred
Certification in the applicable therapeutic discipline required, where applicable
Scheduling Requirements:
- Per Diem
- Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Two weekend days required per schedule period
- Four weeks of orientation and training required
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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