Re: Full-time Position at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset

[Guest guest]

Are they really accepting candidates with Bachelors in Creative Arts Therapy?   That can't be right because they are also looking for someone licensed or with a Limited Permit.

 

Another example perhaps of how misinformed people are about our profession?

 

Creative Arts Therapist-NSU0005EYDescriptionThe Creative Arts Therapist demonstrates our mission by creating a positive atmosphere for our patients. In this role, you have the ability to foster and enhance the creativity, socialization and physical movement of the patients. You will provide creative arts therapy services, psychotherapy and psycho-education to patients on the in-patient service. You will also ensure that safe and proper services are provided.

Responsibilities include:Develops and conducts individual and group creative arts therapy sessions, including long-term and short-term goals based on observation and referrals from medical, nursing and therapeutic recreation staff.

Designs and implements a variety of goal-oriented group sessions that utilize art and other creative modalities including music, drama and dance as therapeutic tools. Assesses effectiveness of sessions and makes appropriate changes when needed.

Plans and implements a structured experience to enhance patient self-awareness and self-expression.Encourages independent creative expression through the use of creative arts, music or related media.Maintains current clinical documentation on all patients' sessions.

Orders and maintains creative arts therapy materials for use in therapy sessions.Assists in the purchase, maintenance, operation and maintenance of audio/visual equipment. Stores and maintains adequate inventory of music therapy supplies.

Participates in all meetings related to the inpatient unit.Participates as a team member in providing continuing patient's assessment and treatment.Attends weekly treatment team meetings, weekly supervisory conferences, and weekly individual supervision with designated supervisory staff.

QualificationsBachelors Degree in Clinical Art, Drama, Music Dance/Movement Therapy or related field, required.Licensed Creative Arts Therapist or Creative Arts Therapist Permit, or must be eligible for registration or licensure within one (1) year of hire.

Current registration with respective professional association (AATA, NADT, ADTA, NAMT).Minimum one (1) year experience as an Art or Music Therapist/Creative Art Therapist, required.Our Culture Transforming care, optimizing patient satisfaction and creating better patient outcomes are just some of the things our talented team members are doing at North Shore-LIJ each and every day. As a culture committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service, we stand behind our core values: Patients first; Caring; Excellence; Innovation; Integrity and Teamwork. It is our commitment and our culture that sets us apart from others and is the cornerstone of everything we do. Join an organization whose team members are valued, cared for and offered continuous opportunities to grow. Click on the link to learn more about us: www.northshorelij.com/goals

Please note: North Shore-LIJ is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. Free smoking cessation programs and quit medications are offered to team members who wish to quit through the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control.

Please go to the Careers Website and apply online:http://www.nslijcareers.com/Careers/Careers+HomePageJob Number: NSU0005EY

-- Mia de Bethune

[Guest guest]

...it is possible that people were grand-parented in ...

-Marie

>>> Mia de Bethune 5/18/2010 2:08 PM >>>

Are they really accepting candidates with Bachelors in Creative Arts

Therapy? That can't be right because they are also looking for someone

licensed or with a Limited Permit.

Another example perhaps of how misinformed people are about our profession?

On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 1:10 PM, christine0783 wrote:

>

>

>

> Creative Arts Therapist-NSU0005EY

>

> Description

>

> The Creative Arts Therapist demonstrates our mission by creating a positive

> atmosphere for our patients. In this role, you have the ability to foster

> and enhance the creativity, socialization and physical movement of the

> patients. You will provide creative arts therapy services, psychotherapy and

> psycho-education to patients on the in-patient service. You will also ensure

> that safe and proper services are provided.

>

> Responsibilities include:

> Develops and conducts individual and group creative arts therapy sessions,

> including long-term and short-term goals based on observation and referrals

> from medical, nursing and therapeutic recreation staff.

> Designs and implements a variety of goal-oriented group sessions that

> utilize art and other creative modalities including music, drama and dance

> as therapeutic tools. Assesses effectiveness of sessions and makes

> appropriate changes when needed.

> Plans and implements a structured experience to enhance patient

> self-awareness and self-expression.

> Encourages independent creative expression through the use of creative

> arts, music or related media.

> Maintains current clinical documentation on all patients' sessions.

> Orders and maintains creative arts therapy materials for use in therapy

> sessions.

> Assists in the purchase, maintenance, operation and maintenance of

> audio/visual equipment. Stores and maintains adequate inventory of music

> therapy supplies.

> Participates in all meetings related to the inpatient unit.

> Participates as a team member in providing continuing patient's assessment

> and treatment.

> Attends weekly treatment team meetings, weekly supervisory conferences, and

> weekly individual supervision with designated supervisory staff.

>

> Qualifications

>

> Bachelors Degree in Clinical Art, Drama, Music Dance/Movement Therapy or

> related field, required.

> Licensed Creative Arts Therapist or Creative Arts Therapist Permit, or must

> be eligible for registration or licensure within one (1) year of hire.

> Current registration with respective professional association (AATA, NADT,

> ADTA, NAMT).

> Minimum one (1) year experience as an Art or Music Therapist/Creative Art

> Therapist, required.

> Our Culture

>

> Transforming care, optimizing patient satisfaction and creating better

> patient outcomes are just some of the things our talented team members are

> doing at North Shore-LIJ each and every day. As a culture committed to

> providing our customers with the highest quality service, we stand behind

> our core values: Patients first; Caring; Excellence; Innovation; Integrity

> and Teamwork. It is our commitment and our culture that sets us apart from

> others and is the cornerstone of everything we do. Join an organization

> whose team members are valued, cared for and offered continuous

> opportunities to grow. Click on the link to learn more about us:

> www.northshorelij.com/goals

>

> Please note: North Shore-LIJ is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and the

> use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including

> parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. Free smoking cessation

> programs and quit medications are offered to team members who wish to quit

> through the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control.

>

> Please go to the Careers Website and apply online:

>

> http://www.nslijcareers.com/Careers/Careers+HomePage

>

> Job Number: NSU0005EY

>

>

>

--

Mia de Bethune