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.

The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Integrative Health and Wellbeing leadership team or branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the success of the program.

The YMCA of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive organization.

YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision, and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve.

We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures, and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all.

We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.