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The department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Arts Therapist to work on the UHealth campus. The Arts Therapist functions as an integral part of the treatment team and facilitates groups and individual expressive art projects with patients. Key responsibilities include planning designing and implementation of therapeutic creative and expressive activities and programs for patients; provides support services for patients and their families of various ages by using creative mediums to assist them in increasing their physical cognitive and emotional health. This role also oversees group safety and plans activities that meet the patients and clinical group needs.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Patient Care
- Facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions for patients of all ages focusing on emotional support selfexpression coping strategies and qualityoflife improvement.
- Tailor art therapy interventions to meet the diverse needs of oncology patients at different stages of treatment recovery or endoflife care.
- Provide art therapy services to families and caregivers as appropriate addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
- Offer bedside art therapy services to inpatients addressing anxiety depression and other psychosocial challenges associated with cancer diagnoses and treatment.
- Provide support to patients receiving chemotherapy using art therapy to create a calming and therapeutic environment.
- Educate patients families and staff on the benefits of art therapy in oncology care fostering an understanding of its role in holistic patient care.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including physicians nurses social workers and other allied health professionals to integrate art therapy into overall care plans.
- Participate in patient care team meetings to provide insights on patient progress and recommend therapeutic interventions.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions progress and outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Develop and present reports on program outcomes and patient feedback to inform ongoing improvements.
Program Development
- Assist in developing and expanding art therapy programs tailored to the needs of oncology patients ensuring alignment with the cancer centers mission and integrating evidencebased practices.
- Create opportunities for public awareness and education about the benefits of art therapy within the hospital and community.
Professional Development
- Stay updated on advancements in art therapy oncology care and psychosocial support by attending workshops conferences and continuing education programs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects related to art therapy and oncology
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in relevant field required; Masters degree highly preferred
- Basic Life Support Certification (CPR)
- CTRS Certificate
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the Universitys core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H8Employment Type
Full-Time
