Creative Arts Therapist
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Job Description
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Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions develop expertise and drive innovation.
At CHOP your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric careand your career.
CHOPs Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging connection and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting cultivating and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
Art Therapist is needed to support comprehensive care across three inpatient psychiatric units at the Behavioral Health and Crisis Center in West Philadelphia. The three general psychiatric units will serve patients ages 717. The Art Therapist will provide both group and individual therapies and work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams. They will also have opportunities to collaborate with other Creative Arts Therapists onsite and within the hospital system. Art Therapist will participate in daily treatment team meetings and provide consultation to support positive outcomes for the children and families in our care.
What you will do
- Assesses prioritizes individualizes and evaluates plan of care based on patient/family developmental emotional and coping needs.
- Provides services to patients or family members in group or individual therapy sessions using developmentally appropriate art/music/movement experiences to assess and meet psychosocial or physical needs as it relates to their illness and/or medical treatment.
- Demonstrates explains and/or provides stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping.
- Assists patients and family members in coping with the stresses associated with illness and/or the health care experience through developing therapeutic supportive relationships which foster a sense of empowerment and selfesteem.
- Collaborates with patients families and interdisciplinary team members to integrate goals and plans to promote optimal patient care that is familycentered developmentally appropriate psychosocially sound and in alignment with CHOPs ICARE values.
- Provides training supervision and feedback to creative arts therapy practicum students and volunteers.
- Demonstrates compliance with patient care documentation and Hospital policies.
- Participates in tasks initiatives and/or committees that support departmental operations and/or enhances ones professional development.
- Serves as a financial steward by implementing cost effective programming adhering to budget constraints and supporting efforts to raise funds through donor contributions.
Education Qualifications
- Masters Degree Creative Arts Therapy Art Therapy Music Therapy Dance Movement Therapy or Counseling and Art Therapy Required
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of infant child and adolescent growth and development.
- Experience working with infants children and adolescents.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently.
- Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
- Work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others.
- Perform work according to CHOP policies and procedures professional standards of care and applicable laws.
- Ability to set goals prioritize and achieve results in accordance with the highest standards.
- Provides care with sensitivity and respect.
- Advances care through development of new ideas and technology.
- Promotes teamwork to achieve CHOPs mission.
Licenses and Certifications
- Art Therapy Board Certified (ATBC) Art Therapy Credentials Board upon hire Preferred or
- Music Therapist Board Certified (MTBC) The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) upon hire Preferred or
- Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist (BCDMT) American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) upon hire Preferred
To carry out its mission CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients families workforce and global community. As a condition of employment CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
