Art Therapist

Coastalharbor; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Coastalharbor in Savannah, GA is hiring an Art Therapist to assist patients in expressing emotions through art. This role focuses on individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues, helping them develop coping skills and analyze their artwork. Candidates should have a current Art Therapist credential and a year of relevant experience. The position offers a rewarding work environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits including health plans and a 401(K) match.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• CPR and CPI training before providing direct care services.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in expressing emotions through artwork.
• Help patients analyze their artwork and develop solutions.
• Document each patient session immediately after completion.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Coping skills development

Art therapy practices

Education

Current Art Therapist credential

Job description

Responsibilities

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country.

Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

Website: coastalharbor.com

The Art Therapist will work with patients with a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnosis, and substance abuse issues. The Art Therapist will assist patients in expressing his or her emotions through artwork (painting, sketch, illustration and/or drawing). The Art Therapist will help patients analyze their artwork and develop solutions to any issues or problems they may be experiencing to aid in their personal recovery. In addition, the Art Therapist will help patients learn coping skills so that they can effectively deal with stressful, challenging and/or traumatic experiences. Individualized documentation will be required for each patient seen immediately following the completion of each 1‑hour session.

Qualifications

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Requirements

Education / Licensure: The individual will be required to hold a current Art Therapist credential.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training as outlined in New Hire Policy must be completed before providing direct care services.

EEO Statement

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