Art Therapist

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

8d•CA$39 - CA$55•Onsite

About The Position

The Mood Disorders Program employs a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, vocational rehabilitation therapists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, and research staff who assess and treat individuals with unipolar depression and bipolar disorder. The Program optimizes a variety of proven treatment strategies (pharmacotherapy, group therapies, psychoeducation) with the aim of controlling the symptoms of a mood disorder, as well as supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of the person. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Art Therapist is responsible for providing instruction and leading both individual and group therapy programming within the Mood Disorders inpatient and outpatient clinic for adult clients living with a wide range of mental health and addiction issues. The Art Therapist is skilled in the application of a variety of art modalities (drawing, painting, sculpture or other media) for assessment, treatment, and encouragement of well-being and positive coping mechanisms in clients. The Art Therapist will use the creative process of art making to assess, treat, improve and enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional health and well-being of the client. You will work collaboratively and effectively with interprofessional team members with respect to clinical practice, education and research utilizing best practice guidelines.

Requirements

Master's Degree: in Art Therapy, Graduate level Diploma, or Post-Graduate Certification in Art Therapy from an institution recognized by the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA)
Licence/Certification: Fully registered in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Professional membership in good standing with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) and Ontario Art Therapy Association (OATA)
6 months to one-year recent related clinical experience in Art Therapy within a mental health setting required.
Ability to implement a broad range of current Art Therapy theory, practices, treatment techniques and best practice strategies in mental health
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, lead and evaluate therapeutic groups based on best practice research for this target population
Demonstrated resiliency while working under physical and emotional stress
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing through clinical note taking
Demonstrated ability to think proactively, act creatively and take initiative appropriately
Excellent computer skills and ability to document services in a clear, accurate and effective manner
Good work performance and attendance record is essential

Nice To Haves

Having clinical experience through previous student practicums or current employment in a hospital setting is an asset
Recent related clinical experience working with clients living with mental health and addiction issues preferred
Knowledge of and connections with local art and outreach facilities is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Providing instruction and leading both individual and group therapy programming within the Mood Disorders inpatient and outpatient clinic for adult clients living with a wide range of mental health and addiction issues.
Using the creative process of art making to assess, treat, improve and enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional health and well-being of the client.
Working collaboratively and effectively with interprofessional team members with respect to clinical practice, education and research utilizing best practice guidelines.