Art Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Activity, Drama, Dance, Art, or Expressive Therapy OR Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy with certification.
• 1 year of related experience with knowledge of patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness in psychiatric settings preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in working with diverse populations.
• Experience in crisis and group treatment.
• Oral, reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Public speaking, teaching, and group facilitation skills.
• Organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management, and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, and calm.
• Weekend availability
• Ability to complete training during the week

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Certification by state and/or national governing body in one of the following areas preferred: Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist (CRTS), Music Therapist Registered (MT-BC), or Art Therapist Registered (ATR).

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activity-based therapeutic interventions for assigned programs and patients with a range of physical abilities, disorders of the mind, and/or substance abuse issues.
• Aiding patients in achieving treatment goals identified by the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Providing continuous patient care, observation, and interaction under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.