Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive.  Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.

We are seeking creative and compassionate Creative Art Therapists to join our growing Creative Arts Team, specifically in the domain of Art Therapy and/or Dance/Movement Therapy. The ideal candidate would be skilled in facilitating group interventions, along with individual interventions, for patients, residents and their families. Therapists will play a crucial role in our larger Therapeutic & Developmental Support Services team, ensuring quality family-centered care, alongside our clinical multidisciplinary team.

• Facilitate scheduled group program for both our inpatient population as well as residents on our long-term care unit.
• Co-Facilitate group interventions within our larger Therapeutic & Developmental Support Services team (Therapeutic Recreation, Child Life and Music Therapy).
• Navigate a referral base approach to individual session outreach

• Minimum one year of experience working in the pediatric setting in your designated area of expertise.

• Master’s Degree in Creative Arts, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy from an accredited school.
• Licensed as a Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and/or Board Certified – Dance Movement Therapist required.
• Art Therapy Credentials Board Certified (ATR-BC) required.

• Standing, walking, stooping. 
• Ability to transfer children and equipment.
• Ability to meet flexible scheduling demands and patient care needs.

• Advantages of Working at Blythedale:
• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone’s safety and well-being.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.
• Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).