Are you passionate about helping children express and process their emotions through play? Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a skilled and compassionate Play Therapist to join our dynamic team!
Location: Bronx, NY 10467
Type: FFS 1099 Independent Contractor
Specialty: Helping children and youth use play therapy techniques to better understand and express their feelings, emotions, behaviors, and experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct play therapy sessions to support children in coping with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
- Design and implement therapeutic programs tailored to meet the unique emotional needs of pediatric patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
- Maintain detailed, accurate records of therapy sessions, progress, and outcomes.
- Create a safe and supportive environment that encourages children to express themselves and process their experiences through play.
Qualifications:
- Play Therapist with a Master’s Degree from a program recognized by the New York State Education Department.
- Current Play Therapist Registration conferred by the Association for Play Therapy
- Experience working with the Medically Fragile pediatric population is highly preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about using play as a therapeutic tool to promote emotional well-being and healing.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Rate: $40 per hour
Why Join Us?
- Work in a supportive, holistic healthcare environment focused on patient well-being.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families through therapeutic play.
- Competitive compensation with flexible scheduling options.
- Opportunity to work with a compassionate team of healthcare professionals.
If you're excited about using play as a tool to help children process and heal, we would love to hear from you!