Creative Arts Therapist

Job overview

The Creative Arts Therapist role is onsite in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and is listed as part-time; compensation is $30 per hour. The therapist works under the direction of a physician and Activities Director to support patient rehabilitation and quality of life. The role plans and leads therapeutic activities tailored to patients’ emotional and physical needs, observes participation and behavior, and evaluates progress toward goals. It also documents assessments, care plans, progress notes, and attendance, and shares relevant observations with the treatment team.

What you'll do

• Assess patients’ interests, needs, and abilities through interview and observation
• plan and conduct therapeutic programs and activity groups
• guide patients in therapeutic activities
• adapt games and equipment to patient abilities
• organize seasonal and holiday activities
• complete assessments, care plans, progress notes, and attendance records
• report observations to the treatment team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

creative arts therapist

part-time

berkeley heights nj

runnells rehab center

creative arts therapy

patient rehabilitation

therapeutic activities

activity groups

psychiatric population

bls certification

patient assessments

treatment team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 401(k), and health benefits.

Why this role

The posting lists paid time off, 401(k), and health benefits.

About the employer

Runnells Rehab Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.