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.

This is a unique opportunity to advance equity in community health and wellbeing by providing integrative health services such as Health Coaching, Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine, Massage and Bodywork, Nutrition and Mindfulness, and more.

• Consult with clients and provide individual and community group acupuncture/TCM modalities to address specific illnesses or conditions.
• Create wellbeing plans based on assessment while advancing access to whole-person health and wellbeing services and programs in accordance with YMCA values, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, infection, quality, and environmental procedures and rules are in place and used.
• Document and chart client session notes in a digital practice management system.
• Provide a comfortable and confidential space for all clients to feel welcome.
• Respond to and communicate all client concerns and feedback in a timely manner to your supervisor.
• Follow and enforce appointment schedule and cancellation policy.
• Explore and engage in opportunities to grow client base through interactions within the community.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to 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.