Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT (Child Unit)

Sheppard Pratt•Towson, MD

20d•$46,790 - $90,195•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing professional art psychotherapy treatment and services to individuals and groups within a child unit. The Art Therapist will utilize observation skills to assess patient functioning, collaborate with a treatment team to develop care plans, and provide consultation to other clinical staff. Accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments and progress is essential, adhering to hospital and program standards. The role also includes selecting and maintaining appropriate art therapy supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Master's degree in Art Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Possession of a Maryland State license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT) at the time of appointment and continuously while in the position.
Two to three years of relevant work experience, including experience with the specific patient population served by the assigned program/unit.

Nice To Haves

Depending on assignment, may be required to have education/training specific to age and diagnosis of patient population.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates patient focus and strives to exceed patient/family expectations for customer service.
Provides professional art psychotherapy treatment/services to individuals and groups.
Utilizes observation skills at the clinical professional level to assess patient’s level of functioning both individually and in group activities.
May complete art therapy assessment(s) as requested.
Interviews patients and assesses their functional level according to professional standards.
Collaborates with treatment team to develop a safe & therapeutic plan of care.
Identifies and delivers services according to patient specific needs, diagnosis and population.
Provides consultation, instruction, and direction to other clinical staff, students and volunteers.
Completes documentation of initial patient screen/assessment and ongoing treatment /progress in compliance with hospital and program standards.
Completes all documentation so that it is accurate, complete, timely, and in accordance with Hospital & program standards.
Reports pertinent observations to appropriate team members.
Selects and maintains supplies and equipment which support a variety of appropriate treatment concepts and are geared to patients’ skills, creativity levels, and ages.