Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist (Children) - Flexible Hours

Optimum Connect Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to join our team in the Westchester Area and the five boroughs of New York. You will conduct individual sessions using art, dance, drama, and other modalities to help patients understand and express their feelings while fostering growth.

This fee-for-service, 1099 independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team to support medically fragile populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related field.
• Registered or licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
• Child Life Specialist certification through the Child Life Council.
• Experience with the Medically Fragile population.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for using the arts to promote healing and well-being.
• Ukrainian-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Creativity

Education

Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Child Life Specialist certification

Job description

Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to join our team in the Westchester Area and the five boroughs of New York. You will conduct individual sessions using art, dance, drama, and other modalities to help patients understand and express their feelings while fostering growth.

This fee-for-service, 1099 independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team to support medically fragile populations.