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The Allied Activities Professional provides therapeutic recreational plans and programs for the adolescent residents of EMYL under the direction of the East Mt. Youth Lodge (EMYL) Activities Supervisor and EMYL Clinical Team. The allied activities may include different mediums (physical activity, art, yoga, dance, life skills, adventure-based activities). Assists and collaborates with other treatment team members (physicians, nursing staff, social workers, etc.) of the resident treatment team to formulate diagnosis, treatment plan, and discharge goals.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of an Allied Activities Professional at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
1. Supports the design, planning and facilitates a wide range of group and individual activities to meet the needs of the EMYL adolescent resident population. This could include a wide range of activities including the following: physical activity groups, art, life skills, adventure-based activities, dance, yoga and various other age-appropriate therapeutic activities.
2. Conducts an activities assessment on all residents upon admission.
3. Records treatment data and progress notes on the patient's charts.
4. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team planning meetings.
5. Assesses and participates in the ordering of necessary supplies/equipment for the department. Maintains the safe upkeep of various activity materials.
6. Ability to create enthusiasm with clients in terms of participation in therapies as well as the ability to use therapies as a bridge to obstacles in traditional therapy.
7. Participates in the orientation of new staff to unit policies and procedures throughout the orientation period.
8. Serves as a professional role model and demonstrates a willingness to share knowledge and skills with other Team Members.
9. Participates in the clinical activities of the team. Assists in problem-solving with clinical and administrative personnel. Communicates with department head, staff, physician, and team members.
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. Minimum of 2 years of experience coordinating, planning, and leading activities for emotionally or mentally distured individuals.
3. Knowledge of team building skills and exercises.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Bachelor's in Sociology, Psychology, Recreational Therapy or related fields.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
1. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Full Time
$34k-41k (estimate)
05/24/2024
06/11/2024
hackensackmeridianhealth.org
OAKHURST, NJ
50 - 100
2016
ROSE F HAYET MD
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties, which includes three academic medical centers Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, JFK Medical Center in Edison; two childrens hospitals - Joseph M. Sanzari Childrens Hospital in Hacke...nsack, K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital in Neptune; nine community hospitals Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin; a behavioral health hospital Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead; and two rehabilitation hospitals - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison and Shore Rehabilitation Institute in Brick. Additionally, the network has more than 500 patient care locations throughout the state which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers and physician practice locations. Hackensack Meridian Health has more than 35,000 team members, and 7,000 physicians and is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy, committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
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