Job Description

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: Staten Island, NY

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!

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