Creative Arts Therapist

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

4h • $52,228 - $83,764

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to provide creative arts therapy services to pediatric or adult patients in an assigned area under the general guidance of a Supervisor or Director. The therapist assesses patients’ interests, needs, strengths, and expressive goals; develops appropriate care plans; and delivers individual and group programs tailored to the clinical population. The role includes providing therapeutic support in inpatient and emergency psychiatry (CPEP), as applicable.

The therapist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. The role also includes documenting services, evaluating intervention outcomes, maintaining professional knowledge and credentials, and supporting students or volunteers when applicable.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy, such as Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy.
• Must be eligible for certification or registration upon hire and obtain certification from the appropriate credentialing organization and LCAT within one year of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Creative Arts Therapist license.
• Certification and LCAT at the time of application.
• At least one year of creative arts therapy experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ interests, needs, strengths, and creative or expressive goals using information from patients, families, team members, and medical records.
• Determine and prioritize the scope of creative arts therapy services and develop care plans compatible with patients’ strengths, needs, and goals.
• Plan, organize, and implement individual and group creative arts programs for the designated clinical area.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and activities, modifying them as needed to achieve goals and improve performance.
• Comply with applicable department, hospital, and external credentialing policies and procedures.
• Include and support family members in assessment and interventions, providing education as appropriate.
• Help provide a safe and therapeutic environment; select appropriate materials and equipment, coordinate their purchase, donation, delivery, and storage, and identify environmental hazards and preventive measures.
• Build collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary team members and recommend consultations or referrals when needs are outside the scope of creative arts therapy.
• Participate, where applicable, in student and volunteer management, program development, and program evaluation; develop skills in teaching, supervision, and feedback.
• Organize work to achieve timely outcomes, evaluate personal performance, incorporate feedback, and develop annual professional goals with measurable objectives.
• Participate in professional development and document activities that maintain current knowledge, clinical practice, and professional certification.
• Uphold professional ethical responsibilities and maintain clear, caring therapeutic boundaries with patients and families.
• Document services to patients and families in a timely and effective manner and maintain data as required by department and hospital policy.
• Provide therapeutic support through direct and indirect involvement within inpatient psychiatry and emergency psychiatry (CPEP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level