Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist - Behavioral Health- Per-Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist to provide functional assessments and therapeutic group therapy programming that meet inpatient patients’ individual needs and treatment goals. The role works within a multidisciplinary team to enhance inpatient activities and programs throughout the hospital, mentors interns, and coordinates group leaders to provide a broad range of group therapy experiences. The per-diem schedule request is for availability on two weekdays (Monday–Friday) and two weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) per month. On average, the schedule request may run between 8 and 12 days per month, subject to department staffing needs. The role requires on-site presence, and employees should live within commuting distance of NYP. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.

Requirements

Knowledge of dual diagnosis, principles and practices of 12-step programs, and the application of psychosocial rehabilitation.
Knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions and the application of psychosocial rehabilitation and community re-entry principles.
Bachelor’s degree.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

License in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), or Occupational Therapy (OTRL) from the New York State Department of Education, or a related field such as Music Therapy.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide functional assessments for patients on inpatient units.
Provide therapeutic group therapy programming to meet individual needs and treatment goals.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance inpatient activities and programs throughout the hospital.
Mentor interns throughout the year.
Coordinate group leaders to provide a broad range of group therapy experiences.