Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) needed in the Putnam, NY

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

Are you passionate about using creative expression to help individuals heal and grow? Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a skilled and compassionate Creative Arts Therapist to join our dynamic team!

Location: Westchester Area and the New York City boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx), as well as Rockland, Putnam, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties.

Type: Fee-for-Service, 1099 Independent Contractor

Specialty: Help children/youth better understand and express their feelings, emotions, behaviors, etc. through creative and kinesthetic treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual creative arts therapy sessions (art, dance, drama, etc.)
• Design and implement creative therapy programs tailored to meet the unique needs of patients
• 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 creative arts

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, or related field
• Registered or licensed Creative Arts Therapist
• Child Life Specialist with certification through the Child Life Council.
• Experience working with the Medically Fragile population.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for using the arts to promote healing and well-being
• Ukrainian-speaking is preferred.

Rate: $75 per hour

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, holistic healthcare environment
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients through creative expression
• Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling options

If you're excited about the possibility of helping others through creative arts, we'd love to hear from you!