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

John Muir Health • Concord, CA

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About The Position

The Expressive Arts Therapist provides individual and group interventions within their area of specialization for inpatient and outpatient programs, under the direction of the department supervisor. The role provides one-to-one expressive arts therapy assessments for inpatient units and assesses patients during groups. The therapist documents progress, participates in interdisciplinary treatment-plan meetings, and represents their specialization and the department within the clinical program. Direct treatment must be therapeutically effective and promote 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 inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Behavioral health chemical dependency experience preferred.
• Professional organization credential preferred, or must 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.
• Provide one-to-one expressive arts therapy assessments for 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 therapeutically effective direct treatment that promotes safety and welfare.

What This Job Offers

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