Integrative Therapist

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department: CC018011 MS Cancer Center Support Services Job Description Summary: Provides holistic and patient-centered therapeutic interventions, i.e. yoga, reiki, meditation and mindfulness activities, aromatherapy, etc., to support patient's mental, emotional, psychosocial, and physical well-being. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and support services staff to design and implement comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate various therapeutic modalities and lifestyle changes, as approved by providers. Tailors activities to meet patient's unique needs and goals and offer them tools to manage cancer-related symptoms, supporting patients during their treatments. Identifies barriers to care, working with the multidisciplinary team to reduce or eliminate barriers through collaboration, care coordination, and effective care delivery for improved patient outcomes and better quality of life. Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with the provider teams and the multidisciplinary team, initiating the appropriate referrals related to the identified or reported need of the patients.

Requirements

Current and valid License or Certification in Integrative Therapy, Reiki, Aromatehrapy, 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 tehrapists, music therapy, and support services staff in alignment with departmen 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, establlishing 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 incdients to Director/AVP as it occurs.
All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.