Art Therapist

UHS • Savannah, GA

7d

About The Position

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country.
Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.
Website: coastalharbor.com
The Art Therapist will work with patients with a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnosis, & substance abuse issues. The Art Therapist will assist patients in expressing his/her emotions through artwork (painting, sketch, illustration and/or drawing). The Art Therapist will help patients analyze their artwork and develop solutions to any issues or problems they may be experiencing to aid in their personal recovery. In addition, the Art Therapist will help patients learn coping skills so that they can effectively deal with stressful, challenging and/or traumatic experiences. Individualized documentation will be required for each patient seen immediately following the completion of each 1 hour session.

Requirements

• Education/Licensure: The individual will be required to hold a current Art Therapist credential.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training as outlined in New Hire Policy must be completed before providing direct care services.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

• assist patients in expressing his/her emotions through artwork (painting, sketch, illustration and/or drawing)
• help patients analyze their artwork and develop solutions to any issues or problems they may be experiencing to aid in their personal recovery
• help patients learn coping skills so that they can effectively deal with stressful, challenging and/or traumatic experiences
• Individualized documentation will be required for each patient seen immediately following the completion of each 1 hour session.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees