Creative Arts Therapist - L II (Part-Time - 21.0 Hrs. Per Week)

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Creative Arts Therapist to join their dedicated team. This part-time position focuses on delivering culturally responsive therapeutic activities to adults with serious mental illness. As a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, you will engage clients through individual and group sessions, using creative modalities such as art, music, and drama to promote recovery and self-sufficiency. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives but also provides opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others through creative expression, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts Programs

Qualifications

• Valid NYS License required; experience in creative arts therapy is essential.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to assist clients in recovery.
• Implement therapeutic interventions using various creative modalities.

Skills

Creative Arts Therapy

Counseling

Therapeutic Activities

Culturally Responsive Practices

Education

Valid License as a Creative Arts Therapist

Two years of professional experience

Job description

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Job Title

Creative Arts Therapist - L II (Part-Time - 21.0 Hrs. Per Week)

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

9AM - 5PM

Job Description

The Creative Arts Therapist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team within the department of psychiatry. Under supervision, participates in the development and implementation of a clinically sound, culturally responsive therapeutic treatment program for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) who may also have co-occurring substance abuse, as well as medical problems. The Creative Arts Therapist provides therapeutic groups and individual sessions engaging clients in a person-centered, sensitive, caring manner to promote recovery and self-sufficiency as a goal of treatment.

Areas of Responsibilities

CPEP Adult Inpatient Psych

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide therapeutic activities that are culturally responsive, age appropriate and based on the assessed needs of the clients served.
2. Provides individual and group counseling in order 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.
3. Provides consultation for complex cases in the evaluation of social, cognitive, psychological and physical functioning through the creative arts therapy process.
4. Implements 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.
5. Participates in the formulation of patients’ individual treatment plans. Monitors, documents and evaluates the attainment of creative arts therapy goals as part of the therapeutic process.
6. May develop and conduct departmental training programs to introduce new developments and techniques within the creative arts therapy discipline.
7. May be assigned to instruct and supervise volunteers, and students in the areas of creative arts therapy and related disciplines.
8. Prepares supply requisitions and maintains inventories of equipment and supplies as designated.
9. Prepares and maintains progress reports, unit group attendance log, statistical information and participates in departmental and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities.
10. May represent the department at conferences, workshops, hospital or community functions; reports actions and findings to department.
11. 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.
12. Performs other related functions as assigned.

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description is subject to change as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Assignment Level I: 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.
2. Assignment Level II: A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist; and two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in creative arts therapy.
3. Assignment Level III: In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III requires 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
• Multiple employee discounts programs