Art Therapist

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

1d•$32 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for an Art Therapist as part of our Creative Arts Therapies team within the Child Life Department. This position will serve across multiple inpatient units as well as providing one day per week of virtual programming serving siblings of patients within the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. This employee will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for therapeutic art experiences that meet the age-related needs of patients, promote maintenance and/or rehabilitation of normal growth and development, and optimal adjustment of patient and family to hospitalization, illness and disability.

Requirements

Master’s in Art Therapy, or related field leading to similar competency may be considered.
Experience working with culturally diverse children, adolescents, and their families in a therapeutic setting.
Experience planning and directing activities for children and adolescents with various health conditions.
Registered Art Therapist, ATR.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified in Art Therapy, ATR-BC.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Attended cultural awareness and ethics courses in the previous two years.

Responsibilities

Serve across multiple inpatient units.
Provide one day per week of virtual programming serving siblings of patients within the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Provide therapeutic art experiences that meet the age-related needs of patients.
Promote maintenance and/or rehabilitation of normal growth and development.
Promote optimal adjustment of patient and family to hospitalization, illness and disability.