Creative Arts Therapist II Job at NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, NY

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  • NYC Health + Hospitals
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Licensed Creative Arts Therapist participates in and/or performs functions related to assessment, clinical counseling, diagnostics, treatment, care planning, rehabilitation, interventions, and supportive services for patients in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Services. Conducts individual and group treatment; assessments; psychosocial, and social functioning aspects of the individuals identified issues and strengths using person centered approaches. The goal is to empower individuals to identify goals and appropriate interventions to help individuals achieve the highest level of rehabilitation and functioning.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Kings County Hospital Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Treatment Programs.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Functions as the primary counselor with a caseload. Conducts new admission assessments; provide initial orientation to newly admitted patients, maintain caseload of patients and tracks individual progress for individualized recovery goals, and other activities (ex. vocational and educational goals) geared towards self-efficacy.
  • Provides individual, group, and family counseling for a caseload of clients.
  • Provides education for patients and families on Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services.
  • Provides crisis intervention and support when necessary and appropriate.
  • Develops comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Provides information, referral and linkage services to individuals and their families.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
  • Works well as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Prepares patients for discharge by developing appropriate community linkages for care continuum.
  • Adheres to group schedule using creative arts therapy to engage patients in group treatment.
  • Provides other functions as required by the program as assigned by the supervisor and program director.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of the organization patient safety plan.
  • Participates in unit performance improvement activities.
  • Collects, tracks, monitors and analyzes data; completes and submits OASAS and other regulatory agency reports and surveys.
  • Shows initiative in developing and participating in community activities, outreach, and educational seminars.
  • Provides in-service training and consultation to the treatment program staff in Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) principles and practices to help ensure coordination and integration of CAT services into the treatment process.
  • Participates in peer supervision and mentoring programs meant to ensure staff competencies.
  • Encourage internship partnership with college and universities.
  • Other duties as assigned or needed by the program.

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.

How To Apply

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Internship, Shift work,

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