Art Therapist

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and lead engaging therapeutic art activities tailored to participants' individual abilities, interests, and goals.
• Utilize a variety of artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, mixed media, sensory art, and adaptive art techniques.
• Modify activities to meet physical, cognitive, sensory, behavioral, and communication needs.
• Encourage self-expression, confidence-building, creativity, and emotional regulation through art therapy interventions.
• Create individualized and group-based therapeutic experiences that promote participant engagement and social interaction.
• Build positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with participants, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Observe participant behaviors, emotional responses, and engagement during sessions and communicate relevant information to the care team.
• Aid participants with adaptive equipment and accommodations as needed.
• Support participants in achieving individualized therapeutic and recreational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or medically complex populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt activities for varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist participants throughout programming activities.
• Ability to lift and move activity supplies and adaptive equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to safely support participants with mobility and accessibility needs.