Creative Arts Therapist-L II

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Creative Arts Therapist to join their team. This role emphasizes a person-centered approach, utilizing various creative modalities to support clients' recovery. You will engage in therapeutic activities, provide individual and group counseling, and contribute to treatment planning. The organization values integrity and compassion, ensuring that every team member is committed to delivering high-quality care. If you are passionate about helping others through creative expression and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• License required to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist.
• Two years of experience in creative arts therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activities tailored to client needs.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Participate in treatment plan formulation and monitoring.

Skills

Therapeutic Activities

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Creative Arts Therapy

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Valid License as Creative Arts Therapist

Two years of professional experience

Job description

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under supervision of the Licensed Creative Arts Therapist 3/ Associate Director, and in addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level 1, the Creative Arts Therapist Level 2 also performs the following:

1. Provide therapeutic activities that are culturally sensitive, age appropriate and based on the assessed needs of the clients served.
2. Maintain caseload and complete sections of biopsychosocial as assigned.
3. Provide individual and group counseling to assist clients with identifying problems and exploring potential solutions, setting realistic goals and implementing strategies that build upon their strengths, and motivating them to further their recovery.
4. Provide consultation for complex cases in the evaluation of social, cognitive, psychological and physical functioning through the creative arts therapy process.
5. Implement therapeutic interventions utilizing art, music, drama, dance, or poetry as a modality to facilitate the patient’s attainment of goals articulated in the patient treatment plans.
6. Participate in the formulation of patients’ individual treatment plans. Monitor, document and evaluate the attainment of creative arts therapy goals as part of the therapeutic process.
7. May develop and conduct departmental training programs to introduce new developments and techniques within the creative arts therapy discipline.
8. May be assigned to instruct and supervise volunteers and students in the areas of creative arts therapy and related disciplines.
9. Prepare supply requisitions and maintain inventories of equipment and supplies as designated.
10. Prepare and maintain progress reports, unit group attendance log, statistical information and participate in departmental and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities.
11. May represent the department at conferences, workshops, hospital or community functions; report actions and findings to department.
12. May be assigned to function as a primary therapist, as long as practicing within the boundaries of professional competency, as specified in the NYS ED. Law Article 163, Sec. 8407.
13. Perform other related functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Assignment Level I
1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtain Licensure within two years from their date of appointment.
Assignment Level II
1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist; and
2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in creative arts therapy.
Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III requires:
1. One additional year of experience.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities