Sr. Expressive Art Therapist - BHC Recreational Therapy - Inpatient - Full-time - 8 Hour - Days - UHWB

John Muir Health • Concord, NH

14d • $43 - $59

About The Position

The Expressive Arts Therapist provides group and individual interventions within their area of specialization for inpatient and outpatient programs, under the direction of the department supervisor. The therapist conducts one-to-one expressive arts therapy assessments on inpatient units and assesses patients during groups. They write progress notes, participate in interdisciplinary treatment plan meetings, and represent their specialization and the department within the clinical program. The role provides direct treatment that is therapeutically effective and promotes patient safety and welfare.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the area of specialization.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, required within 30 days of hire and renewed annually or within 30 days of returning from a leave of absence.

Nice To Haves

• One year of behavioral health inpatient experience.
• Behavioral health chemical dependency experience.
• Professional organization credential, preferred or to be obtained within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual interventions within the therapist’s area of specialization for inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Conduct one-to-one expressive arts therapy assessments on inpatient units.
• Assess patients during groups.
• Write progress notes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment plan meetings.
• Represent the therapist’s specialization and the department within the clinical program.
• Provide direct treatment that is therapeutically effective and promotes safety and welfare.

What This Job Offers

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