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RWJBarnabas Health·Newark Beth Israel · NEWARK, NJ

Activities Specialist

Behavioral & Mental HealthPer diemDays
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Per diem
RequirementsCertifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
EducationBachelor's degree · Master's degree preferred
Experience2+ years
SourceRWJBarnabas Health · posted Nov 7, 2025
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
Certification in a recognized recreational therapy such as art, dance/movement, drama, or occupational therapy preferred
Education
✓Bachelor’s Degree in recognized recreational therapy or related field with a defined course of study addressing assessment and treatment for persons with mental illness is required.
Master’s Degree preferred
Qualifications
✓Two years prior work experience as an activity therapist
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Retirement plan
✓Life and disability insurance
✓Wellness and mental health resources
+Newark Beth Israel
408beds
10behavioral & mental health roles open
NEWARKNJ · 13 mi to New York
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$31 – $39/hr
vs. New Jersey behavioral & mental health roles that post payvs. NJ behavioral & mental health rolesmedian $25.53
$20/hrTop of this range is 53% above the state median$40/hr
Apply to RWJBarnabas HealthContact Recruiter about this role
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
Certification in a recognized recreational therapy such as art, dance/movement, drama, or occupational therapy preferred
Education
✓Bachelor’s Degree in recognized recreational therapy or related field with a defined course of study addressing assessment and treatment for persons with mental illness is required.
Master’s Degree preferred
Qualifications
✓Two years prior work experience as an activity therapist
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan

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About the role

Activities therapist will provide individual activities and therapeutic/rehabilitative groups to patients in the program and completes activity s assessments within 48 hours of admission.

What you’ll do
Activities therapist will provideActivities therapist will provide individual activities and therapeutic/rehabilitative groups to patients in the program and completes activity s assessments within 48 hours of admission
Responsible for timely andResponsible for timely and complete clinical documentation