Certified Activities Therapist (LCAT) Therapeutic Activities - Per Diem Days

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join NewYork-Presbyterian as a Certified Activities Therapist (LCAT) and make a lasting impact on patients' lives through therapeutic services. This Per Diem position offers an opportunity to work with dedicated teams in a respected healthcare setting, emphasizing growth and employee engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) required.
• BLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional assessments and therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients.
• Create a nurturing, therapeutic environment for patient recovery.

Skills

Therapeutic Activities

Functional Assessments

Engagement

Education

Master's degree

New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

At Gracie Square Hospital, we are experiencing a time of growth and change, offering numerous opportunities to make a significant impact on our future and yours.

Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we are committed to improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones through innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

We are dedicated to our success as New York City’s premier provider of inpatient behavioral health services. Pursue the following position and join us in elevating our hospital and your career.

Certified Activities Therapist (LCAT) - Per Diem - Days

We are seeking a Per Diem Licensed Creative Activities Therapist (LCAT) to provide functional assessments and therapeutic activities to meet the individual needs and treatment goals of patients with psychiatric illnesses and disorders throughout our hospital. Our teams, including licensed and certified staff, create a nurturing, therapeutic environment to prepare our patients to return to their families and lead productive, fulfilling lives.

This is a per diem day shift position.

Preferred Criteria:

• BLS Certification

Required Criteria:

• Master's degree
• NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. We foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting you and your family. Start your life-changing journey today.

All roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse travel expenses.

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• 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
• 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
• 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$39.00/Hourly

Our compensation packages start with a competitive base pay, recognition for experience, education, and licensure, along with excellent benefits, growth opportunities, and a dynamic environment. Join our team and discover where amazing works.