Art Therapist - PRN

UHS • Lyndon, KY

107d

About The Position

This position is for either music therapy, recreational therapy, or art therapy. The Brook – KMI is a 98-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adolescents, adults and seniors. Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, pastoral counselors and activity therapists. The Brook Hospitals prides itself upon the fact that our patients are referred directly to us by local professionals and organizations: physicians, psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals, community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, courts, social service agencies and managed care organizations. These direct referrals and our high patient and family satisfaction rates are a reflection of our effectiveness in treating mental illness and addictions.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Licensed with LPATA or LPAT.
• Certification of ATR-BC.

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements program philosophy, working closely with other personnel to ensure that each treatment intervention is appropriate for the patient.
• Maintains high quality documentation of all therapy services consistent with facility policies in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines as established by facility policy and procedures.
• Maintains professional, ethical standards and all legal requirements.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide patient-centered care.
• Assesses patients’ needs regularly and assists in the development and updating of the Master Treatment plan.
• Facilitates group activity therapy to assigned patients.
• Assists team with planning and executing special events for patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific physical, motor, cognitive, language and social/personality developments, utilizing development levels within the application of activity therapy.
• Adheres to all safety policies and safe work practices.
• Attends hospital safety trainings.

Benefits

• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees