Art Therapist - El Paso Psychiatric Center

Fidelity Partners • El Paso, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Therapist will provide routine journey-level habilitation/rehabilitation therapy work through therapeutic art rehabilitation activities. Services include developing, facilitating, and documenting therapeutic art groups; adapting activities to cognitive, emotional, physical, and psychiatric functioning; promoting engagement, emotional regulation, stress reduction, self-expression, recovery, social skills, communication, problem solving, self-esteem, and coping skills; collaborating with treatment teams; completing clinical documentation; and developing therapeutic art programming.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in therapeutic rehabilitation required.
• Certification as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-Provisional)
• Knowledge of therapeutic rehabilitation principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in computer applications and software programs.
• Ability to develop and implement therapy programs.
• Ability to conduct patient assessments and evaluations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic art services to individuals and groups in a clinical setting.
• Conducts structured art therapy sessions designed to support emotional and behavioral health.
• Utilizes creative interventions to promote self-expression, coping skills, and personal growth.
• Facilitates therapeutic group activities tailored to patient treatment goals.
• Assesses patient participation and progress during art therapy sessions.
• Develops and implements individualized art therapy treatment interventions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members to support patient care.
• Participates in treatment planning meetings and case discussions.
• Communicates patient progress and treatment recommendations to clinical staff.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation.
• Completes clinical notes, treatment records, and required reports in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensures all documentation meets applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Assists in the development and enhancement of therapeutic art programming.
• Adapts therapy activities to meet the diverse needs of the patient population.
• Promotes a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment during all sessions.
• Encourages patient engagement, creativity, and positive social interaction.
• Monitors patient behavior and reports concerns to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and security protocols.
• Complies with applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations.
• Maintains art therapy materials, supplies, and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Supports patient rehabilitation, recovery, and wellness goals through therapeutic art interventions.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and ethical standards in all patient interactions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of behavioral health and therapeutic programming.

Benefits

• Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, which starts occurring on the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed