Integrative Therapist Part Time

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Aventura, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking an Integrative Therapist to join their Cancer Support Services team. This role involves assessing patients' physical, emotional, and behavioral functioning and recommending appropriate therapeutic activities. The therapist will provide experiential and expressive therapeutic activities such as slow and restorative yoga, reiki, and aromatherapy for stress and anxiety relief, as well as exercises for strengthening and pain relief. The position involves conducting individual and group sessions in collaboration with other integrative therapists, music therapists, and support services staff. The therapist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to understand patient needs, learning abilities, barriers to care, and cultural beliefs to create a plan of care and treatment goals. They will also tailor assessment tools, document findings, and provide educational materials and tools to patients and caregivers, ensuring their participation in decision-making. The role includes facilitating workshops and group sessions for special events and interacting with providers and team members to support patients and caregivers. The therapist will report patient incidents to the Director/AVP as they occur and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Current and valid License or Certification in Integrative Therapy, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Restorative/Slow Yoga, or equivalent.
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Science/Exercise Science or in a Healthcare Field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in Integrative Therapy, Reiki, Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Instructor, Health Coach, or Program Facilitator a plus.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient's physical, emotional, and behavioral functioning and recommend appropriate therapeutic and individualized activities as appropriate and approved by the provider to meet patient's identified and reported needs.
Provides experiential and expressive therapeutic activities, i.e. slow and restorative yoga, reiki, aromatherapy for sress and anxiety relief, exercises for strengthening and pain relief, etc. per established guidelines and protocols of the cancer center.
Conducts individual and group sessions in collaboration with other integrative therapists, music therapy, and support services staff in alignment with department and cancer center program goals and standard requirements.
Works closely with the multidisciplinary team when patient referrals are made to have a better understanding of patient's needs, learning abilities, barriers to care, cultural beliefs, etc. to create a plan of care and goals of treatment.
Tailors assessment tools to identify and address unique risks or opportunities, and documents all findings and activities in patient's medical records.
Provides education materials and tools to patients and caregivers, establishing a schedule and continue activities or exercises learned during the individual or group sessions.
Educates patients and their support systems on their rights and take their preferences into account to ensure they can participate in the decision-making process throughout their cancer journey.
Facilitates workshops or group sessions, in collaboration with the Cancer Support Services Team on special events such as the monthly cancer awareness events, survivorship programs, therapy sessions, and other cancer center special events.
Interacts with providers and members of the multidisciplinary team to support patients and caregivers throughout their cancer journey.
Reports all patient incidents to Director/AVP as it occurs.
All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.