• Job Description

  Req#: 512026
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  Description - Internal

  Position Summary

  A therapeutic activities program is defined as a professional service that assists people with disabilities and other limitations to have a leisure life-style that encompasses functional independence, health, and well-being through treatment, education, and participation. Therapeutic activities is practiced in clinical, community and residential treatment.

  As an Art Therapist, the individual would, individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program, plan and conduct activities for client/patient groups. The goal of each program is to bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical and/or social behavior. the individual would lead life shills training groups and leisure activities.

  Duties of an Art Therapy Specialist will include the following but are not limited to:

  • Promote, plan and carry out programs and activities according to field of specialty as directed.
  • Directly monitor and evaluate patient response to programs and activities offered and inform the treatment team of requests or response.
  • Maintain inventory of relevant supplies, and inform Supervisor of supply needs for specific functions.
  • Prepare the work area for the comfort and safety of the Patients to provide the maximum therapeutic value of session.
  • Supervise adjunct staff/students when necessary.
  • When involved in a Therapeutic Activities program: Evaluate patient progress and status and work with the treatment team to provide a therapeutically effective program to meet the patients' needs.
  • As an integral member of the treatment team, will interface with other staff such as nursing, social work and therapy staff, to provide each patient with a comprehensive therapy and care program.
  • Document attendance statistics and progress notes, and document patient progress. Share relevant information about patients with other department/disciplines, as necessary to benefit the patient and assist other care staff.

  Please note that the successful candidate must frequently move about the hallways, patient rooms, and multiple floors to service patients. The successful candidate will also aid with the transport of patients. The successful candidate is responsible for responding to alarms/codes, detecting and communicating situations that may cause harm to the patient, or others, responding to and communicating requests for assistance. In addition, they must, as necessary, use physical interventions and techniques when securing and applying restraints on patients and move restrained patients; as necessary. The successful candidate will also restrain agitated patients and aid with lifting patients.

  Qualifications

  Required Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in Art Therapy from an accredited college *Anticipated graduation from a masters in Art Therapy program with acute psychiatry work experience might be considered by the team.
  • One year of full experience administering therapeutic activities program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients/residents; individuals with developmental disabilities; individuals that are physically challenged or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency; in a hospital or health care or related facility.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience. 2 years specialty experience in Acute Psychiatry. Licensed Art Therapist in New York State. Experience/training in Crisis Management and crisis prevention.

  Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

  Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

  If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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  • Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
  • All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
  • This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
  • This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

  Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
  • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
  • Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
  • Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
  • Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

  Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

  *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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  Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

  If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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  Anticipated Pay Range:

  The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $54.000 - $65,000.

  The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

  In addition, all full time UUP positions have a $3,026 location pay.

  Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.

• About the company

  The State University of New York at Stony Brook, more commonly known as Stony Brook University, is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York.

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