Creative Arts Therapist (Per Diem)

Metropolitan Jewish Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Creative Arts Therapist to join their innovative hospice and palliative care team. This role offers the unique opportunity to utilize music therapy interventions to address the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients facing life-limiting conditions. The organization prides itself on its commitment to quality care and diversity, fostering a supportive environment where professionals can thrive. With a focus on community and facility-based services, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of patients and their families during challenging times. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Competitive Rates

Diverse Workforce

Supportive Management

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in hospice or palliative care settings.
• Availability for late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Utilize creative arts therapy interventions to treat end-of-life issues.
• Participate in clinical training and supervision of therapy interns.

Skills

Creative Arts Therapy

Music Therapy

Psychosocial Support

Patient Assessment

Education

NY State License as Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)

ATR-BC Certification

Job description

MJHS is a large not-for-profit health system in the Greater New York area. Our range of health services includes home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care at Menorah and Isabella Centers, and the research-based MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. We also offer Elderplan/HomeFirst: health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals. As a not-for-profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of grateful families, corporate donors, grants, and our own employees.

At MJHS, quality care is our mission. We are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as our community. We have a great culture; we offer excellent benefits, including work/life balance and competitive rates.

MJHS attracts individuals who see their work as a calling as well as a job. Professionals in every job category appreciate autonomy, encouragement to voice opinions, and the support of management and colleagues, with minimal supervision but accessible leadership.

Position will cover Queens and Nassau regions.

Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a significant difference when dealing with a life-limiting condition. We provide a broad range of community and facility-based services to help patients and families manage end-of-life issues with dignity and comfort.

• In this position, you will utilize creative arts therapy interventions specific to music therapy to assess and treat physical, psychosocial, and spiritual end-of-life issues for patients, caregivers, and bereaved persons of all ages, in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• You will participate in the clinical training and supervision of creative arts therapy interns and support programming, research, education, and marketing efforts to promote the organization's mission and growth.

• NY State-licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
• ATR-BC certification
• Minimum of one year experience as a creative arts therapist in hospice, palliative care, or acute medical settings (internship hours may be considered).
• Availability for late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.