Creative Arts Therapist I - Art Therapist

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Creative Arts Therapist I provides creative arts therapy, specializing in art therapy or music therapy, to patients throughout the hospital as assigned. The therapist designs and implements creative and expressive arts interventions that support patients’ treatment goals, and documents patient responses and progress.

The role assesses patients and integrates appropriate creative arts therapy 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 the required formats and follows Arts in Healing Program and facility-wide quality assurance and performance improvement standards.

The therapist collaborates with volunteers, interns, care team members, and departments across MUSC. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or music with an equivalency in music therapy, plus certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC); or a master’s degree in Art Therapy.
• Art Therapist registration (ATR) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board within one year of employment for art therapy candidates.
• 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 collaborate with care team members at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and integrate appropriate Creative Arts Therapy interventions.
• Design and implement creative and expressive arts interventions to meet patients’ treatment goals.
• Document patient responses and progress toward identified goals.
• Maintain records, progress reports, and statistical information in appropriate formats.
• Meet Arts in Healing Program and facility-wide quality assurance and performance improvement standards.
• Collaborate with select volunteers and interns within the Arts in Healing Program.
• 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