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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic environment

Meaningful impact

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to help children and clients heal through art, movement, drama, and other creative approaches. The role involves conducting individual therapy sessions, designing tailored programs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This per diem independent contractor position offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay of $75 per hour, with a strong emphasis on safe, expressive spaces for clients and holistic care.

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 certification through the Child Life Council
• Experience working with the Medically Fragile population

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Arts-based healing

Medically fragile exp

Education

Master's in Creative Arts Therapy

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Child Life Specialist cert

Job description

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

Type:

Per Diem 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

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