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VHS is looking for a qualified Art Therapist for to fulfil a travel contract in Syracuse, NY.
- City: Syracuse
- State: NY
- Start Date: Tentative 2025-2-1
- End Date: Tentative 2025-5-3
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Variable
- Skills: Art Therapist
- W2 Pay Rate: $38.25/hr blended rate ($22.00/hr plus $650 per week in non-taxed travel per diem), must be located 50 miles from work location.
- Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.
Benefits Include:- Competitive Pay Packages
- Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Dental and Vision Supplemental Benefits
- Robust Referral Bonus Program
- 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success
- Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Art Therapy. Licensed Creative Arts Therapist within 2 years of appointment required. Art Therapist limited permit required by time of appointment.
Duties: The Psychiatric Art Therapist assesses and evaluates patient needs and interests through various means relative to Recreational and/or Social Adjustment with the expectation to affect improvement in the patient's physical, mental and social well-being. The Art Therapist plans and conducts activities for clients/patients groups, working individually or as a member of the treatment team. The position will also assist patient in leisure activities to engage and improve mind, body, and spirit, and patient adjustment to life with disease injury or disability, analyzing and reporting behavioral patterns to the treatment team or others. Must be able to therapeutically deescalate and work with patients who are aggressive and potentially violent. Develop and implement individualized therapy plan and execute it keeping everyone abreast of progress through written and verbal reports and through documentation in the medical record. Plan and schedule patient therapy based on individual needs. Schedules patients, maintaining accurate attendance and therapy records. Interfaces with nursing, medical staff, utilization review social services, discharge planner, therapy team to assist in successful treatment plan and patient discharge. Assess and recommends and requisitions purchases for equipment and supplies that pertain to therapeutic recreation. Abides by department policies and procedures and operational guidelines. Supervises students and volunteers. Participates in departmental in services and teaching and other departmental activities. Functions under general supervision of a coordinator/Clinical Director.
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