Creative Arts Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry - MSW - Part Time/Days
About The Position
Plans and implements individual and group Creative Arts Therapy programs appropriate for the setting. Provides case management to program patients. Carries a caseload and coordinates Case Management as defined by the setting. Assesses status of patients, assists patients in problem identification and realistic, disposition oriented treatment planning. Follows patient’s progress, makes treatment plan recommendations, and coordinates all treatment for caseload. Makes specific program and treatment recommendations regarding the creative/expressive needs of patients. Develops and implements, through documentation and protocols, the types of treatment appropriate to area of specialization. Develops and adapts treatment goals and modalities for patients unable to tolerate group interactions. When credentialed and/or adequately supervised, may conduct group therapy or other specialized treatment modalities. Documents patient progress in a neat, clear, and timely fashion following the unit’s standards for documentation.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy or Drama Therapy
- Completion of supervised clinical training at the graduate level in an institution certified or recognized by the specific national certifying or registering organization
- LCAT
- 0 – 2 years of experience in a similar role
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements individual and group Creative Arts Therapy programs appropriate for the setting
- Provides case management to program patients
- Carries a caseload and coordinate Case Management as defined by the setting
- Assesses status of patients, assists patients in problem identification and realistic, disposition oriented treatment planning
- Follows patient’s progress
- Makes treatment plan recommendations
- Coordinates all treatment for caseload
- Makes specific program and treatment recommendations regarding the creative/expressive needs of patients
- Develops and implements, through documentation and protocols, the types of treatment appropriate to area of specialization
- Develops and adapts treatment goals and modalities for patients unable to tolerate group interactions
- When credentialed and/or adequately supervised, may conduct group therapy or other specialized treatment modalities
- Documents patient progress in a neat, clear, and timely fashion following the unit’s standards for documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
