Art Therapist

About the role

As an Art Therapist at Marymount Hospital, you will use art media, images and the creative process to assist patients with social, psychological and physical challenges. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive plan of care and apply your expertise to help patients develop coping skills, express themselves in alternative ways, increase socialization, enhance sensorimotor coordination and problem-solving abilities, reduce problematic behaviors and improve treatment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Use art media, images and the creative art process to assist patients with social, psychological and physical difficulties.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive plan of care for the patient.
• Provide group and individual art therapy sessions to patients on various units within the main campus hospital.
• Evaluate patient's treatment needs, abilities and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, staff and hospital, respecting patients' rights and dignity.
• Complete routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and accurately document all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on appropriate forms.
• Attend and participate in designated plans for care team meetings concerning the patient and family, as appropriate.
• Adhere to general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions in an effective manner to meet the treatment needs of the patient.

Schedule

Work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. 1 weekend per month is required (Saturday and Sunday).

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Art Therapy from a College or University Program accredited by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
• Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) through the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
• Registered Art Therapist with Board Certification (ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board
• LPAT obtained within the first 90 days of hire
• Maintain de-escalation training
• WELLE certification obtained within the first 90 days of hire
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via American Heart Association certification training obtained within the first 90 days of hire

Qualifications

• Consideration will be made for time spent in practicum
• Preferred: Niche art, music, OT experience
• Preferred: One year of experience in Art Therapy services in an inpatient hospital setting

Pay

Minimum Annual Salary: $43,200.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $65,880.00