Acupuncturist Specialist

The YMCA of the North is seeking a licensed Acupuncturist to provide small group Acupuncture on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm, with the possibility of additional hours including one-on-one appointments or working at multiple YMCA locations if desired.

• Consult with clients, discuss options and preventative measures, and provide individual and community group acupuncture/TCM modalities.
• Treat up to 12 clients in a two-hour community group setting.
• Understand the Clean Needle Technique.
• Ensure all safety, infection, quality, and environmental procedures and rules are in place and used.
• Review new patient paperwork, ask additional questions to develop a diagnosis, and explain the basics of acupuncture/TCM.
• Ability to determine TCM diagnoses and develop wellbeing plans quickly.
• Document and chart client session notes in a digital practice management system.
• Create a comfortable and confidential space for all clients to feel welcome.
• Ensure safe and effective client experience, responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents.
• Respond to and communicate all client concerns and feedback in a timely manner to your supervisor.
• Arrive for sessions promptly and dressed in business casual attire.
• Responsible for checking in clients, scheduling appointments, and processing payment.
• Follow and enforce appointment schedule and cancellation policy.
• Explore and engage in opportunities to grow the client base through interactions within the community.
• Actively practice referral to other integrative health and wellbeing disciplines within the wellbeing team.
• Advise on acupuncture/TCM modalities and philosophy of whole-person wellbeing when the organization is establishing new culture, products, programs, and services.
• Assist with developing highly engaging educational content for both virtual and in-person experiences.
• May represent the YMCA in the community, participating via in-person and virtual public relations and promotional activities as needed.
• Obtain, maintain, and provide required certification and proper licensing related to acupuncture/TCM.
• Adhere to the YMCA's HIPAA policies and procedures and ensure participants' protected health information is secure.
• Attend all required team discussions (meetings, emails, or conference calls).
• Connect with supervisor on a regular basis to update on program status and progress.
• Travel to community locations for in-person program delivery as needed.

• Master's degree or post-baccalaureate certificate from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
• Current certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in acupuncture or NCCAOM certification in Oriental medicine.
• Current MN Acupuncturist License Requirements.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and regulations.
• Excellent customer service, active listening, and verbal communication skills with an empathetic bedside manner.
• Ability to provide clients with guidance and information about the benefits of acupuncture/TCM as an integral part of their overall whole-person wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population and ability levels.
• Values philosophy of whole-person health and wellbeing (i.e., mind, body, spirit, community, and environment).
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations.
• Available evenings and weekends.

• 2 to 5 years of experience delivering acupuncture/TCM.
• Advanced training and certification in additional TCM modalities (e.g., herbal, nutrition, massage, etc.).
• Ability to formulate herbal preparations based on their herbal properties to address conditions.
• Safety certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and Oxygen Administration.

• Stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment on a daily basis.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.
• Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations.