Program Coordinator - Creative Arts Therapist

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Outpatient Program Coordinator is a full-time member of Arts in Healing whose role bridges direct clinical practice and program administration. This position combines responsibilities as a creative arts therapist in designated community settings with leadership in program design, implementation, and daily operations. The coordinator ensures high-quality service delivery aligned with the mission and vision of Arts in Healing, while also advancing long-term program sustainability and impact. The Outpatient Program Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive meaningful creative arts therapy services while strengthening community partnerships, supporting grantor relations, and positioning Arts in Healing as a leader in integrating the arts into healthcare.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited art therapy, music therapy, dance/movement therapy, or drama therapy required.
• Active registration (ATR, MT-BC, R-DMT, RDT) with modality-specific national certification board preferred.
• Board-certification preferred.
• Experience in school-based settings a plus.
• Ability to travel to community placements in region (Greenville or Columbia) as well as Charleston for administrative activities (2-3 x per year).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program design, implementation and daily administrative activities.
• Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by an agency.
• Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports.
• Provides direction and guidance to staff concerning program issues.
• Attends legislative, public and advocacy group hearings; presents information for discussion and/or decision-making purposes; responds to requests for information.
• Reviews program objectives to determine compatibility with agency's mission; assesses programs and implements policy, procedure or rule changes.
• Participates in the management of the agency; attends agency planning sessions, recommends allocation of resources, provides feedback to employees and agency head and encourages employee growth and development.
• Provide assessments and integrate appropriate art therapy interventions for assigned patient populations, addressing cognitive, physical, functional, and expressive needs.
• Maintain accurate records and progress reports while meeting Arts in Healing and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement standards.
• Lead program growth initiatives in alignment with the Arts in Healing mission and vision.
• Act as liaison between grantors, partners, and organizational leaders.
• Organize and lead community, team, and partner meetings to support collaboration and communication.
• Contribute to the design, administration, and monitoring of clinical objectives, research studies, and grant-related activities.
• Prepare reports and support data collection to demonstrate program impact.
• Provide direction, guidance, and engagement to the outpatient creative arts therapy team, encouraging professional growth and development.
• Stay current with research and trends in creative arts therapies by attending conferences, training, and collaborative learning opportunities to enhance personal and programmatic growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees