Overview

BronxCare is the largest voluntary, not-for-profit health and teaching hospital system serving the South and Central Bronx is looking for an Integrative Therapsit II. The Integrative Therapist is responsible for conducting therapeutic and leisure groups and individual sessions as needed, and then identifying and recording the rehabilitative activities of the patient population where they are assigned. The Therapist works under the direct supervision of Director and the Coordinator of Integrative Therapies and with the direct clinical team on the service they are assigned

Posting internally from April 10, 2024 – April 17, 2024

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Activity Coordinator and program Chief conducts activities for patients. The Integrative Therapsist will be responsible for the following: 

• Runs effective Activity Therapy groups.
• Is therapeutic one-to-one contacts with patient.
• Transmits information in a clear and timely manner to the charts.
• Maintains a current and varied knowledge base on therapeutic techniques.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Regularly communicates effectively with the multi-disciplinary team
• Utilizes supervisory and peer feedback to improve work performance.
• Supervises students when assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in mental health field related to Occupational, Recreational, Creative Arts and or Vocational. Licensed Creative Arts Therpist (LCAT) Required. Certified Therapeutic Therapist Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required. Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Vocational Counselor (CVC), Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Policy Required. Minimum one (1) year full time paid experience in Rehabilitative Activities or the equivalent. Prior employment or voluntary history in a setting with responsibilities similar to or giving evidence of ability to perform the responsibilities in the job description.