Creative Arts Therapist-L II

4 weeks ago


New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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.

Work Shifts

12:00 P.M - 8:30 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:
Assess therapeutic recreational needs of patients, plan and implement the therapeutic recreation program.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
•Conducts therapeutic recreational activities.
•Assesses patients' performance and needs in a group setting.
•Participates in conferences and team meetings.
•Engages in quality assessment and improvement initiatives.
•Coordinates efforts to ensure effective patient care.
•Documents observations, interactions, and patients' progress in the appropriate records.
•Evaluates the department's supply needs.
•Manages the purchasing, distribution, storage, and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
•Supervises staff, selected volunteers, and interns in the psychiatric inpatient program.
•Prepares and maintains records, progress reports, and statistical information.
•Participates in departmental and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
•Knowledgeable about hospital, departmental, and unit policies and procedures.
•Ensures tasks and responsibilities are executed in accordance with these guidelines.
•Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism when interacting with colleagues, patients, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Assignment Level II
1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist; and
2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in creative arts therapy.
Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III
requires:
1. One additional year of experience.

Department Preferences
1. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development.
2. Effective communication skills, oral and written
3. Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationship with patients and coworkers

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs


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