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City of White Plains, New York, United States
Onsite
Experience The Essence of Who We Are,
Person-Center Care Is At Our Core
Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center 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 staff continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the top Psychiatry program.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist - Behavioral Health- Per-Diem
We are seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist to provide functional assessments and therapeutic group therapy programming to meet individual needs and treatment goals for patients on the inpatient units. Work within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to enhancing inpatient activity and programs throughout our hospital. Give back to the profession and mentor interns throughout the year. Coordinate the group leaders to provide a broad range of group therapy experiences.
The per diem shift request per month is two weekdays availability (M-F) and two weekend days (Sat+ Sun) and on average the schedule request can run between 8-12 days per month (subject to Dept. Staffing needs) at NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Preferred Criteria
License in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT) or Occupational Therapy (OTRL) from New York State Department of Education or related field such as Music Therapy
Master Degree
Required Criteria
Knowledge of dual diagnosis, principles and practices of 12 step programs, and the application of psychosocial rehabilitation
Knowledge of psychiatric/behavioral health conditions and the application of psychosocial rehabilitation and community re-entry principles.
Bachelor Degree
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.
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