Art Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Colesville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an Art Therapist at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights to support patients with social, psychological, and physical challenges through art-based interventions.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to create and implement comprehensive care plans, facilitate group and individual sessions, and help patients express themselves, cope, and engage more fully in treatment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from an AATA-accredited program.
• LPAT licensure or equivalent state license required.
• ATR-BC board certification required within hire period.
• De-escalation training to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification via American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum one year of art therapy experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual art therapy sessions to patients across units.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan.
• Assist patients in coping skills development and self-expression through art.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and document observations within prescribed time frames.
• Attend care team meetings and adhere to program policies and procedures.

Education

Master’s Degree in Art Therapy (AATA)

Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) – Board Certification/State License

Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) – Board Certification

De-escalation training (within 90 days of hire)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (within 90 days)

One year of Art Therapy experience in inpatient hospital setting

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Art Therapist

Location

Garfield Hts

Facility

Marymount Hospital

Department

Arts and Medicine-Clinical and Operational Improvement

Job Code

T99242

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Details

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

As an Art Therapist, you will use art media,imagesand the creative process toassistpatients with social,psychologicaland physical challenges. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive plan of care and apply yourexpertiseto help patients develop coping skills, express themselves in alternative ways, increase socialization, enhance sensorimotor coordination and problem-solving abilities, reduce problematicbehaviorsand improve treatment compliance.

A caregiver in this role works 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. 1 weekend per month is required (Saturday and Sunday).

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Use art media,imagesand the creative art process toassistpatients with social,psychologicaland physical difficulties.

• Work with the interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive plan of care for the patient.

• Useexpertisetoassistpatients in a variety of areas.

• Provide group and individual art therapy sessions to patientsonvarious units within the main campus hospital.

• Evaluate patient’s treatment needs,abilitiesand resources.

• Maintain confidentiality of patients, staff and hospital respectingpatients’rights and dignity.

• Complete routine paperwork within prescribedtime framesand accurately document all pertinent and meaningful observations and information onappropriate forms.

• Attend andparticipatein designated plans for care team meetings concerning the patient and family, asappropriate.

• Adhere to general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions in an effective manner to meet the treatment needs of the patient.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapyfrom a College or University Program accredited by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA)

• Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) through the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

• Registered Art Therapist with Board Certification (ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board with LPAT obtained within the first90 daysof hire

• Maintain de-escalation training, WELLE certification obtained within the first90 daysof hire

• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via American Heart Association certification training obtained within the first90 daysof hire

• One year of experience in Art Therapy services in an inpatient hospital setting

• Consideration will be made for time spent in practicum

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Niche art, music, OT experience

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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