St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children
Expressive Therapist - Brooklyn
St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, Uniondale, New York, United States, 11553
Expressive Therapist – Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver
While providing home visits, the Expressive Therapist provides Expressive Therapy to patients and families under the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. The Expressive Therapist works to help patients and families feel empowered in their own creativity and to aid in communication of their feelings, particularly with regard to stress and symptoms of serious illness and/or life‑threatening conditions. The Expressive Therapist also functions as an additional resource to the palliative team and home care staff through consultation and educational offerings.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Uses music, art, and/or play therapies as a creative process resulting in exploration of patient’s feelings, reconciling emotional conflicts, fostering self‑awareness and making memories
Helps children better understand and express their reactions through expressive modalities
Educates patient and family members about expressive therapies including the benefits, purpose and ways to incorporate these benefits into daily life
Encourages/assists patient/family in creating tangible mementos (such as artwork, musical creations etc.) as appropriate
Maintains a caseload and ensures accurate and timely individualized assessment, planning, implementation and documentation
Uses evidence‑based treatments/modalities to address patient’s needs and preferences
Acts professionally and is legally accountable for all aspects of work
Develops an Expressive Therapy plan of care in conjunction with patient and family
Demonstrates an understanding of illness and the potential complications and side effects of treatments
Monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the therapy given and modifies it as necessary to support patient’s treatment plan of care
Discusses patient suitability to receive expressive therapy treatment with the referring professional and the Home Care Palliative Care Program Manager, if necessary
Refers patients to other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, as appropriate
Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences and acts as a clinical resource for the team when needed
Communicates promptly within the multidisciplinary team as issues arise for patients, whilst being mindful of confidentiality issues
Acts as the patient’s advocate in relation to Expressive Therapy
Other duties as assigned
Requirements Formal education required:
Child Life Specialist with Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology or a related field and certification through the Child Life Council
Creative Arts Therapist with a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Creative Arts Therapy and licensed by the State of New York
Music Therapist with a Bachelor’s Degree from a program recognized by the NYS Education Department
Play Therapist with a Master’s Degree from a program recognized by the New York State Education Department and a current Play Therapist Registration conferred by the Association for Play Therapy
Previous Experience
Minimum 3 years of working with the medically fragile population
At least 1 year of clinical experience with a pediatric population, preferably involving end of life care
Summary St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Duties / Responsibilities
Uses music, art, and/or play therapies as a creative process resulting in exploration of patient’s feelings, reconciling emotional conflicts, fostering self‑awareness and making memories
Helps children better understand and express their reactions through expressive modalities
Educates patient and family members about expressive therapies including the benefits, purpose and ways to incorporate these benefits into daily life
Encourages/assists patient/family in creating tangible mementos (such as artwork, musical creations etc.) as appropriate
Maintains a caseload and ensures accurate and timely individualized assessment, planning, implementation and documentation
Uses evidence‑based treatments/modalities to address patient’s needs and preferences
Acts professionally and is legally accountable for all aspects of work
Develops an Expressive Therapy plan of care in conjunction with patient and family
Demonstrates an understanding of illness and the potential complications and side effects of treatments
Monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the therapy given and modifies it as necessary to support patient’s treatment plan of care
Discusses patient suitability to receive expressive therapy treatment with the referring professional and the Home Care Palliative Care Program Manager, if necessary
Refers patients to other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, as appropriate
Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences and acts as a clinical resource for the team when needed
Communicates promptly within the multidisciplinary team as issues arise for patients, whilst being mindful of confidentiality issues
Acts as the patient’s advocate in relation to Expressive Therapy
Other duties as assigned
Requirements Formal education required:
Child Life Specialist with Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology or a related field and certification through the Child Life Council
Creative Arts Therapist with a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Creative Arts Therapy and licensed by the State of New York
Music Therapist with a Bachelor’s Degree from a program recognized by the NYS Education Department
Play Therapist with a Master’s Degree from a program recognized by the New York State Education Department and a current Play Therapist Registration conferred by the Association for Play Therapy
Previous Experience
Minimum 3 years of working with the medically fragile population
At least 1 year of clinical experience with a pediatric population, preferably involving end of life care
Summary St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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