MJHS
Job Opportunity
Located in the heart of the community of Washington Heights in Northern Manhattan is a 705-bed rehabilitation and nursing care facility with a mission to provide quality care through diverse programs and services designed to support health and independence to individuals needing short-stay or long-term inpatient care. The MJHS Difference
At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness and belonging for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve. This is an 1199 represented position that offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government's Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Responsibilities
Designs, implements, conducts, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs (group and one to ones) including the creative arts, which meet resident needs and maximize resident strengths. Invites and escorts residents to on and off community/neighborhood programs ensuring their safety and security by monitoring whereabouts during programs, and at all times when residents are present. Appropriately utilizes specific behavioral techniques for dementia resident and other populations. Qualifications
B.A or B.S in degree in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, dance/movement therapy, creative arts therapy or related field AND preferably One of the following awarded within four (4) months of employment: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Music Therapist
Board Certified (MT- BC) Art Therapist Registered (ATR) Art Therapist Registered
Board Certified (ATR-BC) Registered - Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
Demonstrated skill, as needed, to complement department/community needs such as crafts, music, dance, art, yoga, puppetry, drama, etc.
Ability to plan and implement programs
Enunciated communication
Documentation skills
Exercises good judgment
Demonstrates consistent punctuality and attendance
Located in the heart of the community of Washington Heights in Northern Manhattan is a 705-bed rehabilitation and nursing care facility with a mission to provide quality care through diverse programs and services designed to support health and independence to individuals needing short-stay or long-term inpatient care. The MJHS Difference
At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness and belonging for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve. This is an 1199 represented position that offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government's Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Responsibilities
Designs, implements, conducts, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs (group and one to ones) including the creative arts, which meet resident needs and maximize resident strengths. Invites and escorts residents to on and off community/neighborhood programs ensuring their safety and security by monitoring whereabouts during programs, and at all times when residents are present. Appropriately utilizes specific behavioral techniques for dementia resident and other populations. Qualifications
B.A or B.S in degree in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, dance/movement therapy, creative arts therapy or related field AND preferably One of the following awarded within four (4) months of employment: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Music Therapist
Board Certified (MT- BC) Art Therapist Registered (ATR) Art Therapist Registered
Board Certified (ATR-BC) Registered - Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
Demonstrated skill, as needed, to complement department/community needs such as crafts, music, dance, art, yoga, puppetry, drama, etc.
Ability to plan and implement programs
Enunciated communication
Documentation skills
Exercises good judgment
Demonstrates consistent punctuality and attendance