Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist - Kids (NYC Area)

Optimum Connect Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Supportive environment

Job summary

Doral Health & Wellness in the Westchester/NYC area seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to provide individual and group therapy using art, dance, and drama to help children and patients express feelings and promote healing. This is a fee-for-service, 1099 Independent Contractor role spanning the Westchester area and NYC boroughs.

Requirements include a Master’s in Creative Arts Therapy or related field, licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist, Child Life Specialist certification, experience with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related field.
• Registered or licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
• Child Life Specialist certification.
• Experience with medically fragile populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ukrainian language preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Ukrainian language

Education

Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Child Life Specialist certification

Job description

Doral Health & Wellness in the Westchester/NYC area seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to provide individual and group therapy using art, dance, and drama to help children and patients express feelings and promote healing. This is a fee-for-service, 1099 Independent Contractor role spanning the Westchester area and NYC boroughs.

Requirements include a Master’s in Creative Arts Therapy or related field, licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist, Child Life Specialist certification, experience with