Board Certified Art Therapist - (ATR-BC)

CenterPointe Hospital•St. Charles, MO

3d•$21 - $26

About The Position

CenterPointe Hospital is hiring a full-time Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) to plan, direct, and implement activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The role involves assessing patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations; developing treatment plans and therapeutic activities; and leading sessions intended to support patients’ mental and physical well-being, social skills, independence, and progress toward treatment goals. The position works with patients in a behavioral health setting and requires a collaborative, empathetic, and professional approach, with patient safety as a priority. The role pays $21–$26 per hour. A bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. At least three years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the facility’s patient population, is required. Candidates must meet one of the listed certification or licensure pathways and hold CPR and de-escalation and restraint certifications, which may be obtained through training offered upon hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy, or a related field.
Three or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
Meet one of these credential pathways: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently obtaining national certification; certification in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.); or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in an expressive therapy area.
CPR certification.
De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients through observation and patient/family interviews to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within treatment programs to support patients’ progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement programs that include therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques suited to their needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that address patient needs and interests and help patients achieve treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games, and community outings.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.