Job Description

You must have the qualifications to become a provisional hire in the Creative Arts Therapist title; you will be required to take the exam when announced by Nassau County Civil Service.

NOTE: This position is for a 3 day per week work schedule.

This is an official Civil Service job specification. Wherever the specification refers to "patients," it should be interpreted as students within our school districts.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Plans, develops, and conducts creative arts therapy programs and activities for groups or individual patients; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:

Under general supervision, the duties require the use of independent judgment in planning, developing, and conducting creative arts therapy programs and activities for groups or individual patients.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Plans, develops, and conducts creative arts therapy programs and activities for groups or individual patients.
2. Develops and selects constructive activities, situations, and adaptive devices suited to patient's specific physical and/or emotional needs and physician's recommendations.
3. Works with psychologists and a team to identify, evaluate, and treat mental health disorders.
4. Performs creative arts therapy in specific disciplines, including but not limited to: dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, poetry therapy, and art therapy.
5. Makes adjustments in the program in accordance with patient's progress.
6. Instructs persons in the home care of patient.
7. Maintains an accurate record of each patient's work and progress, and prepares oral and written reports.
8. Participates in staff conferences.
9. Requisitions supplies and equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of creative arts therapy.
2. Considerable knowledge of occupational and recreational materials and equipment.
3. Considerable knowledge of applicable health and safety precautionary measures.
4. Ability to plan specific treatment programs in accordance with indicated needs of patient and physician's recommendations.
5. Ability to create and sustain patient interest in an activity.
6. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare oral and written reports.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, and patients and their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

Possession of a current, valid license to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist in New York State.

NOTE; In lieu of the above, possession of a limited permit to practice at an appropriate school district is acceptable.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, mraimondi@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.