Creative Arts Therapist I - Art Therapist

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Creative Arts Therapist I provides art therapy or music therapy to patients throughout the hospital as assigned. The therapist designs and implements creative and expressive arts therapy interventions to address patients’ treatment goals and documents their responses and progress. The role assesses patients and integrates appropriate interventions to meet the cognitive, physical, functional, and expressive needs of patients, their families, and the MUSC community. It also maintains records, progress reports, and statistical information in accordance with Arts in Healing Program and facility-wide quality assurance and performance improvement standards.

The therapist collaborates with care team members, select volunteers, and interns. The role also communicates and educates MUSC Health leaders, physicians, care team members, and the community about the Arts in Healing Program’s goals, mission, and services. In collaboration with the Office of Humanities, Development, Government Relations, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Diversity and Inclusion, the therapist helps ensure community needs are incorporated into the patient-centered program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or music with an equivalency in music therapy, and certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC); or a master’s degree in Art Therapy.
• For art therapy: Art Therapist registration (ATR) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board within one year of employment.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Certification in Safety Care within the first 30 days of employment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with care team members at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative arts therapy, including art therapy or music therapy, to assigned patients throughout the hospital.
• Design and implement creative and expressive arts therapy interventions that address patients’ treatment goals.
• Assess patients and integrate appropriate interventions to meet cognitive, physical, functional, and expressive needs of patients, their families, and the MUSC community.
• Document patient responses and progress toward treatment goals.
• Maintain records, progress reports, and statistical information in appropriate formats while meeting program and facility-wide quality assurance and performance improvement standards.
• Work collaboratively with care team members and select Arts in Healing Program volunteers and interns.
• Communicate and educate MUSC Health leaders, physicians, care team members, and the community about the Arts in Healing Program’s goals, mission, and services.
• Collaborate with the Office of Humanities, Development, Government Relations, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Diversity and Inclusion to incorporate MUSC community needs into the patient-centered Arts in Healing Program.

What This Job Offers

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