Art Therapist

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Art Therapist – Help Heal Through Creativity at Brook Lane Join a powerhouse therapeutic team at Brook Lane—Western Maryland’s largest non-profit mental health system. As an Art Therapist, your creative approach will support healing across two pivotal programs: the acute Inpatient unit (intensive, 24-hour care) and the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) (structured day treatment allowing patients to return home). What Makes This Role Special? Inpatient Environment Critical, life-saving work: Provide art therapy in a setting designed for urgent stabilization—patients may include individuals experiencing crisis-level symptoms, suicidal or impulsive behaviors, or needing emergency interventions. Intensive collaboration: Work within a multi-disciplinary team offering round-the-clock care in age-appropriate units for children, adolescents, and adults. Healing through structure: Support recovery through individualized treatment planning, group and family sessions, education, and emotional skill-building—art therapy can be a vital bridge. Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Flexible, impactful care: Facilitate day-treatment experiences for individuals (both children and adults) with symptoms like anxiety, depression, self-injury, and social withdrawal—without requiring overnight hospitalization. Short-term, high-impact sessions: Typically spanning 1–2 weeks, PHP allows patients to receive structured therapeutic support and return home each evening. Personalized and holistic: Engage through art alongside individual, group, and family therapy, plus education on wellness, social skills, coping strategies, and more. Why Brook Lane? Meaningful mission: Be part of a continuum of care that includes intensive inpatient and compassionate day treatment services, all under one roof. Collaborative culture: Work alongside seasoned professionals—including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and educational specialists—committed to patient-centered outcomes. Community-centered impact: Brook Lane serves diverse age groups within a supportive, non-profit ethos—help drive emotional and behavioral well-being across the Mid‑Atlantic region.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Art Therapy (AATA-accredited).
• License: Maryland LCPAT (Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist).
• Strengths: Excellent communication, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.
• Experience: Skilled in working with diverse age groups—children, adolescents, and adults—across high-intensity care environments.
• Tech proficiency: Comfortable navigating Electronic Health Records.
• On-site daily presence required for both inpatient and PHP settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily art therapy sessions tailored to patient needs in both Inpatient and PHP settings.
• Join treatment planning meetings and collaborate on goal-driven therapeutic outcomes.
• Document within Electronic Health Records with precision and timeliness.
• Participate in case reviews, team discussions, and ongoing training.
• Adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and mandated reporting guidelines.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date .
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance , as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth .
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working off shifts may be eligible for additional pay .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level