Are you an acupuncturist looking to advance equity in community health and wellbeing? The YMCA of the North’s, the George Wellbeing program offers integrative health services such as Health Coaching, Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine, Massage and Bodywork, Nutrition and Mindfulness offered both in-person and virtually.

Benefits Include:

• Free YMCA of the North Membership
• 20% program discounts on various YMCA programs such as camp, personal training, swim lessons, Health and Wellbeing services
• 15 minutes of PAID prep time for each session

1. Job Summary:

The Acupuncturist is responsible for consulting with clients and providing acupuncture in one-on-one or community group settings using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modalities to address a specific illness or condition. The incumbent will create wellbeing plans based on assessment while advancing access to whole-person health and wellbeing services and programs in accordance with YMCA values, policies and procedures .

2. Essential Functions:

· Consult with clients, discuss options and preventative measures and provide individual and community group acupuncture/TCM modalities

· Treat up to 12 clients in a two-hour community group setting

· Understand the Clean Needle Technique

· Ensure all safety, infection, quality and environmental procedures and rules are in place and used (e.g., needles and other tools)

· Review new patient paperwork, ask additional questions to develop a diagnosis, and explain the basics of acupuncture/TCM

· Ability to determine TCM diagnoses and develop wellbeing plans quickly

· Document and chart client session notes in digital practice management system

· Create a comfortable and confidential space (physically and emotionally) for all clients to feel welcome

· Ensure safe and effective client experience, responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents

· Respond to and communicate all client concerns and feedback in a timely manner to your supervisor

· Arrive for session promptly and dressed business casual

· Responsible for checking in clients, scheduling appointments and processing payment

· Follow and enforce appointment schedule and cancellation policy

· Explore and engage in opportunities to grow client base through interactions within community

· Actively practices referral to other integrative health and wellbeing disciplines within the wellbeing team

· Advise on acupuncture/TCM modalities and philosophy of whole-person wellbeing when the organization is establishing new culture, products, programs, and services

· Assist with developing highly engaging educational content for both, virtual and in-person experiences

· May represent the YMCA in the community, participating via in-person and virtual public relations and promotional activities (as needed)

· Obtain, maintain, and provide required certification and proper licensing related to acupuncture/TCM

· Adhere to the YMCA’s HIPAA policies and procedures and ensure participants’ protected health information is secure

· Attend all required team discussions (meetings, emails or conference calls)

· Connect with supervisor on a regular basis to update on program status and progress

· Travel to community locations for in-person program delivery as needed

3. Relationships:

This position reports to Manager of Integrative Health and Wellbeing, who reports to the Senior Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing. The incumbent interacts regularly with members and clients, responding to their needs and provides feedback in a professional manner. The incumbent also interacts with staff from YMCA locations and George Wellbeing.

4. Qualifications:

Required:

· Master’s degree or post-baccalaureate certificate from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)

· Current certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in acupuncture or NCCAOM certification in Oriental medicine

· Current MN Acupuncturist License Requirements

· Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and regulations

· Excellent customer service, active listening and verbal communication skills with an empathetic bedside manner

· Ability to provide clients with guidance and information about the benefits of acupuncture/TCM as an integral part of their overall whole-person wellbeing

· Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population and ability levels

· Values philosophy of whole-person health and wellbeing (i.e., mind, body, spirit, community and environment)

· Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations

· Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations

· Available evenings and weekends

Preferred:

· 2 to 5 year experience delivering acupuncture/TCM

· Advanced training and certification in additional TCM modalities (e.g., herbal, nutrition, massage etc.)

· Ability to formulate herbal preparations based on their herbal properties to address conditions

· Safety certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and Oxygen Administration

6. Work Conditions:

· Stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment on a daily basis

· Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency

· Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations

7. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Integrative Health and Wellbeing leadership team or branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the success of the program.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.