Art Therapist
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ART THERAPIST! MBH is scheduled to open in June 2026, and we are building our team in preparation. Qualified candidates may be contacted as we begin scheduling interviews and planning onboarding timelines. Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Join our dynamic team at Meadowview Behavioral Hospital and make a difference as an Art Therapist! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to plan and execute engaging activity services for our patients, contributing directly to their treatment goals and overall well-being. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide ongoing care, engagement, and positive role modeling for patients, fostering an environment conducive to healing and growth. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare, we want to hear from you! Responsible for observing and applying sound judgment in patients' physical and mental conditions/needs. Document and communicate changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals. Provide an assessment of psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency. Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning. Plan and implement art therapy for the assigned patient case load within the facility. Model and teach patients appropriate social, coping, and stress-management techniques. Contribute to treatment plans with specific goals and therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Certification or licensure by the state of Illinois and/or national governing body in the following areas: Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-P, ATR-BC, ATCS).
- One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, and understanding of mental illness preferred.
- Successful completion of CPR Certification.
- Successful completion of CPI prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe and apply sound judgment in patients' physical and mental conditions/needs.
- Document and communicate changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
- Provide an assessment of psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
- Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
- Plan and implement art therapy for the assigned patient case load within the facility.
- Model and teach patients appropriate social, coping, and stress-management techniques.
- Contribute to treatment plans with specific goals and therapeutic interventions.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
