Art Therapist
Art Therapist
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Job Description
Cedar Park Med is seeking a compassionate and skilled Art Therapist to join our healthcare team. The Art Therapist will provide therapeutic interventions to patients helping improve their mental emotional and social wellbeing through creative expression. This position requires a deep understanding of therapeutic art practices patient assessment and collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
***Hiring for both local and traveler positions! Only candidates outside a 50mile radius qualify for traveler roles. Rates vary based on experience and whether the position is local or traveler. Apply today!***
Schedule: Day shift 5 hours per day 2 days per week. 8hrs a day 5 days a week. And weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and interests in relation to their recreational and social adjustment.
- Develop and implement individualized art therapy plans to enhance patients physical mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions using art as a tool for communication and healing.
- Assist patients in leisure activities to engage the mind body and spirit fostering adjustment to life with injury illness or disability.
- Analyze patient behaviors and progress reporting findings to the treatment team.
- Utilize therapeutic deescalation techniques for patients who may be aggressive or experiencing crisis situations.
- Maintain accurate documentation in medical records and provide progress reports to the treatment team.
- Collaborate with nursing medical staff social workers and therapists to support patient treatment and discharge planning.
- Recommend request and maintain art therapy supplies and equipment.
- Supervise students and volunteers participating in the art therapy program.
- Participate in departmental training inservices and other professional development activities.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Art Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Limited Permit in Art Therapy required at the time of appointment.
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) certification required within two years of appointment.
- Experience working with psychiatric rehabilitation or longterm care patients is highly preferred.
- Ability to manage patients with behavioral challenges including those who may be aggressive or potentially violent.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits:
- PTO
- Vacation pay
- Bonus pay
- Health insurance
- 401k
Why Join Us: Join Cedar Park Med and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses PTO health insurance and training and career advancement you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process. If youre ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!
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