Art Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Art Therapist to join their Child Life Program. In this fulfilling role, you will utilize various art media and the creative process to assist both adult and pediatric patients in exploring their emotions, fostering self-awareness, and managing anxiety. Your expertise will be crucial in creating a supportive environment that enhances patients' social skills and self-esteem. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families within a healthcare setting. If you are dedicated to using art as a therapeutic tool, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in art therapy required.
• Successful completion of an art therapy internship program.

Responsibilities

• Utilize art media to help patients explore feelings and manage behavior.
• Perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care tasks.

Skills

Art Therapy

Patient Care

Emotional Support

Social Skills Development

Education

Masters degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Art Therapist

Req #: 0000177727

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Child Life Program

Location: Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital,
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Utilize art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to help adult and pediatric patients and families explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem in the hospital environment.

Perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care, unit, and environmental tasks.

Education

Masters degree in art therapy required.

Experience

Successful completion of an art therapy internship program.

Experience with children, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Certification

Art Therapist Registered or Board Certified preferred upon hire.

Required within 12 months of employment.

Start date: April 2025

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer