Creative Art Therapist (Full-Time)

Montefiore is a premier academic health system and the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving the more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and the Hudson Valley. Montefiore is doing more to deliver science-driven care where, when and how patients need it most. With our new member and affiliate locations in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, Montefiore offers patients state-of-the-art healthcare close to home.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a (Full-Time) Licensed Creative Art Therapistat Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides individual and group treatment for patients in order to facilitate their recovery and return to the community. Documents initial assessments, weekly notes, and multi-disciplinary treatment plans of assigned patients in order to develop a psychotherapeutic plan of care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment program

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group treatment using Creative Arts therapy techniques in music, art, and dance.
• Perform and document weekly assessments throughout patient's stay.
• Participate and present in clinical conferences and all medical center performance improvement activities and practices.
• Recognize, address and utilize therapeutic Creative Arts interventions to facilitate mastery and coping.
• Demonstrate range of Creative Arts techniques for support of patient during procedures.

Experience:

• Masters in a Creative Art Therapy, New York State License or limited permit eligibility to practice Creative Arts Therapy required
• Creative Arts Therapist is required to have a level of expertise in a specific Creative Art, such as art, music, and/or dance.
• Knowledge and ability to integrate historical and current client issues.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $34.03 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Experiential Therapist Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person