Rehabilitation Specialist - Therapist - Psychiatry

Rehabilitation Specialist/Music Therapist

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Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented team continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program. It's a progressive environmentand a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.

At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring.

We are seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist/Music Therapist to provide assessments and therapeutic group therapy programming to meet individual needs and treatment goals of medically compromised and psychiatric/behavioral health in-patients & out-patient services. Work with a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to enhancing inpatient activity and programs. Collaborate with other departments and community groups to enhance programs on the unit.

This is a full-time day shift Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with one weekend (Saturday & Sunday) coverage every 4/5 weeks at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Preferred Criteria

• 1-3 years' experience working with adults, geriatrics in an acute inpatient hospital setting
• Board Certified
• Proficient in modalities pertaining to specific Creative Arts Therapy Discipline (e.g. guitar, piano etc.)
• License in Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy or Occupational Therapy from New York State Department of Education
• Certification in Therapeutic Recreation by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation or Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant by New York State Department of Education

Required Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of dual diagnosis, principles and practices of 12 step programs, and the application of psychosocial rehabilitation for that population
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$32.40-$43.35/Hourly