Art Therapist

UC Health • Aurora, CO

213d • $27 - $41

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs. Provides care to Palliative and IP Behavioral Health units.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Art Therapy.
• Registered as an Art Therapist (ATR).
• Preferred: Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
• State licensure if required by law.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and needs.
• Develops and implements therapeutic interventions appropriate to treatment goals.
• Performs interventions utilizing art therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age, condition, and needs of the patient or group served.
• Designs, coordinates and provides art therapy services and programs for a variety of patient and community populations.
• Documents patient information, therapy provided, feedback and results.
• Serves as a resource to the organization regarding art therapy.
• May supervise art therapists, students and interns.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees