Creative Arts Therapist-Level I
NYC Health Hospitals - New York, New York, us, 10261Work at NYC Health Hospitals
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At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
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Job Description
To provide a range of therapeutic activities to our Intesnive Outpatient Program (IOP), General Outpatient Psychiatry Department. Responsibilities include admission assessment, contribution to treatment plan, clincial progress note documentation for individual and group sessions. Dvelop/ implement daily therapy group programming for outpatient. Engage with patients presenting with SPMI and other related conditios via the Virtual Express Care program. Work closely with a multidisciplina team.Provide a variety of therapy sessions that engages patients and provide positive therapeutic patient experience.Perform required daily group programing that meet the needs of a diverse client populationPerform required assessments & clinical documentation.Able to supervise students/ designated staff.Maintain supplies & group room as needed for sessions according to regulation
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtainLicensure within two years from their date of appointment.Assignment Level II1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as aCreative Arts Therapist; and2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in creative arts therapy.Assignment Level IIIIn addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level IIIrequires:1. One additional year of experience.
Department Preferences
Experience in Inpatient/ Outpatient Psychiatry providing patient centered sessions
Able to conduct wellness sessions effectively with patients
Knowledge of telehealth
Comfort with an SPMI population
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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs