Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist - Hospice & Palliative

MJHS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to lead clinical assessment and treatment for patients facing life-limiting illnesses in Queens, NY and surrounding counties. The role involves triaging referrals, conducting initial assessments, and applying therapy interventions across home and facility settings.

Applicants must hold NY State licensure or permit and be nationally board certified in music therapy. A minimum of one year of relevant hospice, palliative care, or acute medical experience is

Qualifications

• Active NY state license or permit in creative arts therapy.
• Board certification in music therapy is desirable and nationally recognized.

Responsibilities

• Accept, triage, and follow up on referrals for creative arts therapy services.
• Follow professional and regulatory visit procedures for home and facility-based care.
• Provide a comprehensive initial clinical assessment and updates.
• Execute creative arts therapy interventions to meet client needs.
• Document clinical activity in accordance with guidelines and medical records standards.
• Promote the organization’s mission and growth of the creative arts therapy program.
• Support training and supervision of interns and contribute to programming, research and marketing.

Skills

Creative arts therapy

Clinical assessment

Regulatory visit procedures

Education

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist NY

Job description

MJHS seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to lead clinical assessment and treatment for patients facing life-limiting illnesses in Queens, NY and surrounding counties. The role involves triaging referrals, conducting initial assessments, and applying therapy interventions across home and facility settings.

Applicants must hold NY State licensure or permit and be nationally board certified in music therapy. A minimum of one year of relevant hospice, palliative care, or acute medical experience is