Art Therapy Coordinator, (Creative Arts Thrpst-LI), Correctional Health Services, (8a-4p), OTxHU-Bellevue
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New York City Health and Hospitals CorporationOutposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the City's efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support. Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patient's clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management. The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the City's most marginalized, vulnerable people. *To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.Job DescriptionPosition Overview:Under general supervision of the Creative Arts Therapist Supervisor and the Director of Creative Arts Therapy, the Art Therapy Coordinator will implement therapeutic interventions for patients utilizing art, music, drama, dance, and poetry as a modality to facilitate patients' attainment of goals articulated in the patient treatment plans.This class of positions encompasses professional and/or supervisory work of varying degrees of difficulty in the operation of a creative arts therapy department providing therapeutic services through the utilization of various modalities, principles and techniques specific to the creative arts therapy discipline.Under direction, with a latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs difficult and responsible professional work in creative arts therapy discipline. Examples of typical tasks are as follows.Responsibilities include:

Establishes and implements comprehensive therapeutic group/individual programs utilizing principles and practices of creative arts therapy.

Conducts individual assessments of patient's strengths and weaknesses to evaluate social, cognitive, psychological, and physical functioning through the creative arts process.

Develops treatment goals and objectives based on initial and ongoing assessments designed to improve functioning through the utilization of the techniques unique to the creative arts therapy discipline.

Implements therapeutic interventions utilizing, art, music, drama, dance, and poetry as a modality to facilitate the patient's attainment of goals articulated in the patient treatment plans.

Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team by attending meetings and contributing to the formulation of individual patient comprehensive treatment plans.

Writes regular process notes on patient's behavior and responses to treatment goals.

Prepares and maintains records, progress notes, statistical information, and participates in departmental and facility-wide quality assurance performance improvement (QA/PI) activities.

Prepares supply requisitions and maintains inventories of equipment and supplies as designated.

May be assigned to coordinate and supervise the activities of auxiliary staff in related therapeutic activities.

May be assigned to instruct and supervise volunteers, interns, and students in the areas of creative arts therapy.

Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor, the Director of Creative Arts Therapy, the Chief of Mental Health, or their designees.

Departmental Preferences:

Demonstrated history of clinical excellence and expertise in Creative Arts Therapy

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff

Strong leadership skills

Experience working with patients who suffer from psychotic disorders, mood disorders, intellectual disorders, trauma disorders, and personality disorders.

Past experience working with patients in an inpatient treatment setting.

Flexible disposition

Qualification Requirements:1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist.Minimum QualificationsAssignment Level I1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtainLicensure within two years from their date of appointment.