Recreation Therapist Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Recreational Therapist

  • Northwell Health
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Qualification Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or Art Therapy, required. Masters Degree, preferred....

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Per Diem Art Therapist (Req.2311)

  • Caldwell University
  • Caldwell, NJ (13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Caldwell, NJ (13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Per Diem Art Therapist (Req.2311) Caldwell University in Caldwell, NJ Apply Now Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Salary: $80 per hour Posted: 10/16/2025 Application Due: Open Until Filled Category:...

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Recreational Therapist - Per Diem

  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Licenses and Certifications Required: 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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Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health (Pediatrics)

  • Prime HealthCare Services - Saint Clares LLC
  • Boonton, NJ (22 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (22 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR) preferred. 3....

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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

  • Compass Group
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credentials 3+ years of account management or client services experience....

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Recreation Therapist

  • ArchCare
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessment, implementation, facilitation, and documentation related to the Therapeutic Recreation activities within the facility....

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Recreational Therapist - Per Diem

  • Ocean Medical Center
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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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Music Therapist- ESCC

  • Elizabeth Seton Childrens
  • Yonkers, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Communicate referrals to music therapy team and conduct initial music therapy assessments for referred residents who are prioritized for services....

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Recreation Therapist/Recreation Specialist

  • Andrus Childrens Center
  • Yonkers, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Jo b Overview of Recreation Therapist/Recrea tion Specialist The Recreational Specialist/Recreational Therapist is responsible for overall design, planning, facilitation, and monitoring of therapeutic...

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Art Dance Music Therapist - Full time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 9am-5pm

  • The Bristal Assisted Living
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Assists in developing new and stimulating activities in specialty area/s and encourage and coordinate Resident involvement. Assist Residents in their adjustments to a new concept of lifestyle as...

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Senior Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27086

  • NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Therapist if they have either: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, creative arts therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, adaptive physical education, art, dance,...

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Music Therapist, Hospice PRN

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Bachelor's Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy and/or Music Therapy from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved university (or undergraduate equivalency program approved...

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Hourly Recreation Therapist (Creedmoor ATC)

  • State of New York
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), 7 Elmwood Drive, New City, NY 10956....

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Senior Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27086

  • State of New York
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Therapist if they have either: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, creative arts therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, adaptive physical education, art, dance,...

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Senior Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Pschiatric Center, P27065

  • StateJobsNY
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Therapist if they have either: Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, creative arts therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, adaptive physical education, art, dance,...

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Salary for Recreation Therapist Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Recreation Therapists in Elizabeth, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
30.9%
Associate's Degree
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recreation Therapists in Elizabeth, NJ
Less than 1 year
50.0%
1-2 years
26.9%
2-4 years
15.4%
6-8 years
3.9%
None
3.9%