WHITE PLAINS, NYPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as the description mentions Doral Health & Wellness while the company listed is Optimum Connect Health Services.

• Job overview

  The FFS Creative Arts Therapist role involves using creative arts therapies to help children and youth express and understand their emotions, contributing to patient healing and growth.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The therapist will conduct individual creative arts therapy sessions, design tailored therapy programs, collaborate with healthcare professionals, keep detailed session records, and create a safe space for client self-expression.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers $50 per hour as compensation, with flexible scheduling and a supportive healthcare environment as benefits.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related fields, be a registered or licensed Creative Arts Therapist, certified Child Life Specialist, experienced with medically fragile populations, and possess strong communication skills.

• Work environment and culture

  The work culture is supportive and holistic, focused on meaningful patient impact through creative expression.

• Job location and travel

  The job is located in White Plains, NY, with flexible scheduling options.

• Unique job features

  The job is unique in its focus on creative arts therapies such as art, dance, and drama to promote healing in children and youth.

Company overview

Optimum Connect Health Services is a medical practices company headquartered in Santiago, with a workforce of 501-1,000 employees. The organization is dedicated to addressing healthcare gaps by providing high-quality, advanced services and is committed to serving communities such as East New York with integrated healthcare solutions. It operates in the health and wellness sector, emphasizing excellent customer service and accessibility. The company also engages in external client support services, including development and operation within free trade zones.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related fields, along with any licensure or registration as a Creative Arts Therapist, highlighting your qualifications to meet Optimum Connect Health Services’ standards.

• Focus on showcasing your experience working with children and youth, particularly in creative and kinesthetic therapies such as art, dance, or drama, and your ability to design personalized therapy programs that foster emotional expression and healing.

• Apply through multiple platforms, including Optimum Connect Health Services’ corporate website and LinkedIn, to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for this FFS Creative Arts Therapist role.

• Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Optimum Connect Health Services’ creative arts therapy or pediatric care teams; start conversations by complimenting their recent projects or asking about current therapy program innovations to break the ice.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'creative arts therapy,' 'child life specialist,' 'medically fragile population,' and 'multidisciplinary collaboration' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.

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