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Dance Movement Therapist

Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Job Description

Job Description

Dance/Movement Therapist

Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Dance/Movement Therapist to join our Recreation & Creative Arts Therapy Department. You will use Dance/Movement Therapy, Recreation Therapy, and Creative Arts Therapy to assess and treat the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of our residents, including end-of-life issues, in line with the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Population Served: Geriatric residents and individuals with advanced physical illness, neurocognitive disorders, short-term rehabilitation needs, psychiatric conditions, and developmental and physical disabilities.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy.

  • At least 2 years of experience with the geriatric population.

  • NYS licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) preferred, if not yet licensed, must be able to become licensed (LCAT-LP).

  • NYS-approved licensure, or eligibility for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

  • Experience with reminiscence and validation therapy.

  • Strong documentation skills.

  • Ability to work with residents with severe and multiple disabilities and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

    Responsibilities:

  • Develop and run creative arts therapy programs for residents in short-term rehab and those with neurocognitive disorders, developmental and physical disabilities, and psychiatric illness.

  • Provide individual and group assessment and treatment, including for residents facing end-of-life issues and bereavement.

  • Provide therapy interventions that strengthen muscles weakened by age, bed rest, stroke, fractures, amputation, and joint replacement.

  • Develop groups and activities that help residents cope with loss, stress, and anger, and build social and coping skills.

  • Plan monthly programs, including trips and birthday parties.

  • Supervise transportation of residents to outside programs.

  • Follow all safety and infection control procedures.

Reports to the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

 

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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