Art Therapist

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. As an Art Therapist, you will use art media, images and the creative process to assist patients with social, psychological and physical challenges. You will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive plan of care and 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.
• Provide individual art therapy sessions to patients on various units within the main campus hospital.
• Evaluate patients' treatment needs, abilities and resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, staff, and the hospital while respecting patients' rights and dignity.
• Complete routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and accurately document all pertinent observations and information on appropriate forms.
• Attend and participate in designated plan‑of‑care team meetings concerning the patient and family, as appropriate.
• Adhere to general expectations for all employees so that the program functions effectively to meet patients' treatment needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• 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 must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
• Maintain de‑escalation training, WELLE certification; must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
• One year of experience in art therapy services in an inpatient hospital setting (consideration will be made for time spent in practicum).

Pay

Minimum Annual Salary: $43,200.00 – Maximum Annual Salary: $65,880.00. The actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set and education. This range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekends or holidays required.

Additional information

Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.