Role Overview: This position involves providing creative arts therapy services within hospice and palliative care programs across Nassau and Queens counties. The therapist assesses and treats physical, psychosocial, and spiritual issues related to end-of-life care for patients, caregivers, and bereaved individuals, following an interdisciplinary plan of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage referrals for creative arts therapy services, ensuring timely triage and follow-up
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments during initial visits and update as needed
- Implement a variety of creative arts therapy interventions tailored to client needs
- Provide clinical documentation adhering to agency and regulatory standards
- Participate in clinical training, supervision of interns, and support programming, research, and outreach efforts to promote the mission
Qualifications & Skills:
- Licensed or practicing under permit in NY in creative arts therapy, with national certification in music therapy
- Minimum of one year experience in hospice, palliative, or acute medical settings (internship hours may count)
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle