Art Therapist- Child Life
Art Therapist- Child Life
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About Us
At Cooper University Health Care our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program including health dental vision life disability and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
The Art Therapist will plan organize and provide therapy that creates a caring and therapeutic environment addresses mental health needs of the patient and positively impacts the patients/familys reaction to hospitalization.
The Art Therapist will promote and encourage positive coping skills for patients/their families and will provide opportunities for growth and development through art play learning and self-expression.
Responsibilities
Art Therapy services in Pediatrics PICU and adult Psych units
therapeutic interventions individual and in groups to promote normal growth and development self-expression emotional processing coping with hospitalization etc.
the psychosocial needs of patients/families and develops or adapts the plan of care as needed
interventions and services in a timely manner within the patients electronic health record
as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate collaborate and advocate for patient- and family-centered care
appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers supervises affiliated practicum students as needed
with professional ethical and educational standards in accordance with the American Art Therapy Association
Experience Required
0-2 experience required 3-5 years of experience preferred
Experience with children or in a medical setting preferred
Education Requirements
Masterss degree in Art Therapy
License/Certification Requirements
Registered Art Therapist- Provisional (ATR-P) required
Registered Art Therapist / Board Certified (ATR or ATR-BC) preferred
Must obtain provisional credential within 6 months of hire if new grad
Skills/Qualifications
Communcation-Ability to communicate with patients visitors and coworkers required
Knowledge of cognitive social and emotional development in children required
CPR-BLS preferred
Special Requirements
full time 36 hours a week
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Salary Max ($)
Employment Type
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