Creative Arts Therapist — Flexible Contract, Impactful Care

Optimum Connect Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a skilled Creative Arts Therapist for locations across Westchester, NYC boroughs, and surrounding counties. The role focuses on helping children and adults express feelings through art, dance, drama, and kinesthetic methods.

The contractor will design programs, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain detailed session records, creating a safe space for healing through creativity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, or related field.
• Registered or licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
• Child Life Specialist with certification through the Child Life Council.
• Experience working with the Medically Fragile population.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for using the arts to promote healing and well-being.
• Ukrainian-speaking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual creative arts therapy sessions (art, dance, drama, etc.)
• Design and implement creative therapy programs tailored to meet the unique needs of patients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
• Keep detailed records of therapy sessions and patient progress
• Create a safe, engaging space for clients to explore self-expression through creative arts

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ukrainian-speaking

Passion for arts healing

Experience with medically fragile

Education

Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy

Registered or licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Child Life Specialist certification

Job description

Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a skilled Creative Arts Therapist for locations across Westchester, NYC boroughs, and surrounding counties. The role focuses on helping children and adults express feelings through art, dance, drama, and kinesthetic methods.

The contractor will design programs, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain detailed session records, creating a safe space for healing through creativity.