Certified Recreational Therapist

Are you a passionate and certified Recreational Therapist looking to utilize your skillset by making an impact in the lives of others?

We’ve got an opportunity for you at our Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper!

Full-time position

Schedule: 1:00pm - 9:30pm, Monday - Friday

At Advanced Recovery Systems , our goal is to help men & women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness. In October 2018, Advanced Recovery Systems announced a partnership with Cooper University Health Care to build a new state-of-the-art, 90-bed inpatient treatment facility in Cherry Hill , New Jersey. This facility, The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper , now delivers compassionate, evidence-backed care for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Perks of working with our team:

• Great clinical culture
• Collaborative team dynamic crossfunctionally
• Creative curriculum
• Saving lives!
• Free Teladoc services
• 401(k)

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating approved recreation programs for patients in treatment.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Core Job Duties:

• Conducts therapeutic sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
• Observes, assesses and records patient participation and progress during recreational sessions,
• Plans, organizes, and directs recreational activities to facilitate patient recovery and well-being.
• Assists clinical team to develop a treatment plan to meet needs recreational needs of the patient.

• Minimum high school diploma is required. Post-secondary education is preferred.
• NJ state Recreation Therapist Certification
• Minimum of one (1) year experience.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification preferred.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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