ART THERAPIST (MA)

Universal Health Services • Spokane, WA

55d

About The Position

The Art Therapist uses creative art-based interventions to help patients express emotions, develop coping strategies, and improve mental health in a psychiatric behavioral health environment. This role works closely with the treatment team to provide individualized and group therapy sessions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Art Therapy or related field.
• ATR (Registered Art Therapist) required; ATR-BC preferred.
• Strong artistic ability, clinical assessment, and trauma-informed care expertise.
• Need to be physically fit and able to perform all required recreational therapy activities.
• Ability to work with various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to stand, or walk up to six hours, sit for up to two hours.
• Ability to occasionally push/pull wheeled carts up to 200 lbs. (i.e. crash carts, patients on stretchers or in wheel chairs).
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. (charts, records).
• Ability to see well enough to read written material.
• Ability to discern a variety of odors.
• Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is frequently high where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning; where mechanical and electrical hazards may occasionally be present; and where dust, mist, and steam are frequently generated in housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Washington mental health license (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) required for independent practice.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in psychiatric or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Direct experience in group facilitation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct art therapy assessments and create treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Facilitate therapeutic art-making sessions for individuals and groups.
• Document clinical progress and maintain compliance with hospital and state standards.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to integrate art therapy into holistic care plans.
• Provide education on the therapeutic benefits of art to patients and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees