REASONS ART THERAPIST

UHS•ROSEMEAD, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reasons Eating Disorder Center is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patients in our residential treatment facilities located in beautiful, intimate six-bed houses in the Pasadena and the Arcadia neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area, and our Reasons inpatient/partial hospitalization eating disorder programs at BHC Alhambra Hospital. The Art Therapist leads experiential groups at all sites, incorporating drawing, painting and other art forms with counseling and therapy, exploring feelings, conflicts and identity through art, supplementing and bolstering other forms of therapy our patients engage in. The Art Therapist works collaboratively with therapists, Registered Dietitians and nurses to provide relevant groups to patients in the milieu.

Requirements

Registration with the Art Therapy Credentials Board
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of one (1) year art therapy experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Experience in working with eating disorders patients.

Responsibilities

Leads experiential groups at all sites, incorporating drawing, painting and other art forms with counseling and therapy.
Explores feelings, conflicts and identity through art.
Supplements and bolsters other forms of therapy our patients engage in.
Works collaboratively with therapists, Registered Dietitians and nurses to provide relevant groups to patients in the milieu.