Art Therapist

Kelly; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability and professional growth

Documentation and meeting/ report‑prep

1099 independent contractor

Mentorship from Clinical Directors and

Team Leaders

Lending Library access

Team website resources

Private Facebook group access

Referral bonus program

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy seeks an Art Therapist to provide school-based services in Frederick County, MD. This itinerant role offers approximately 18 hours per week, serving students across all grade levels with a flexible schedule and diverse caseload.

Join a supportive team within a nationwide pediatric therapy provider, with mentors, documentation support, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, education-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Provide art therapy to students with social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group art therapy services to students across grade levels.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Use creative arts interventions to support emotional expression and self-regulation.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, psychologists, administrators, and families.

Skills

Art Therapy

School-based services

Assessment

Collaboration

Job description

Description
Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking an Art Therapist to provide school-based services for a local school district in Frederick County, MD. This itinerant position offers approximately 18 hours per week, serving students across all grade levels. Enjoy a flexible schedule, a diverse caseload, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive school environment.

Perks:

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy offers job stability and opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
• 1099 independent contractor position offering greater flexibility.
• Consistent on-site and off-site mentorship from Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
• School-Based Academy provides the support and community new school-based therapists need to feel confident and successful.
• Access to our Lending Library, featuring an extensive collection of testing tools and assessment materials available to borrow.
• Access to the Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for resources, innovative programming, caseload support, and professional collaboration.
• Access to our private Kelly Pediatric Therapy Facebook group to connect with fellow therapists, share resources, and receive updates.
• Robust referral bonus program.
• Supportive, collaborative, and fun team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group art therapy services to students with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on student needs and IEP goals, when applicable.
• Use creative arts interventions to promote emotional expression, self-regulation, coping skills, and social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, psychologists, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and parent conferences as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, and service logs in accordance with district and state requirements.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on individual needs and outcomes.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive therapeutic environment that encourages creativity and personal growth.
• Follow all school district policies, professional ethics, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties related to student services as assigned.

Company Profile:

Backed by the strength of Kelly, Kelly Pediatric Therapy is a leading nationwide provider of pediatric therapy and related services dedicated to delivering high-quality care while supporting and retaining exceptional clinicians. As the number of students receiving services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) continues to grow, so does the need for experienced professionals who are passionate about helping children succeed.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, education-based therapy services that empower students to reach their full potential. We're proud to partner with dedicated clinicians who share our commitment to making a lasting impact in the lives of children. Together, we help students access their education, overcome challenges, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children's lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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