Yoga Instructor- Cayuga Medical Center Behavioral Services- Part Time- Days

Yoga Instructor- Cayuga Medical Center Behavioral Services- Part Time- Days

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

The Yoga Instructor provides therapeutic yoga sessions for patients in a mental health inpatient setting. The role supports patients' emotional regulation, stress reduction, and mind-body awareness as part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Sessions are adapted to meet a wide range of psychiatric conditions, physical abilities, and acuity levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safe, structured yoga sessions for a group of inpatient psychiatric patients
• Adapt practices (movement, breathing, meditation) for varying diagnoses.
• Monitor patient engagement, behavior, and safety during sessions; respond appropriately to distress or escalation - collaborate with clinical staff.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and uphold patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Yoga Instructor
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including individuals in acute psychiatric distress
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm, grounded, and responsive
• Basic understanding of mental health conditions and de-escalation techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hospitals, behavioral health units, or residential treatment settings
• Additional certifications (e.g., trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness-based stress reduction, adaptive yoga)
• Familiarity with safety protocols in locked or secure units

Work Environment:

• Inpatient psychiatric unit (may include locked units)
• Requires flexibility in scheduling
• Close coordination with clinical and nursing staff
• Must adhere to safety and security policies (e.g., restricted items, patient supervision)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate and guide basic movements
• Ability to modify or provide chair yoga practices
• Standing, bending, and light lifting (e.g., mats, props)

Goals of the Role:

• Support emotional regulation and stress reduction
• Improve body awareness and grounding skills
• Enhance patient engagement in treatment
• Contribute to a holistic, recovery-oriented care environment

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift: Days- specific hours to be discussed during interview
• Travel: 0% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard rate of $35.00 per hour

Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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