Art Therapist

Universal Health Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Coastal Harbor Health System in Savannah, GA seeks an Art Therapist to work with patients across inpatient units, helping them express emotions through art and supporting recovery. The role involves guiding therapeutic art activities for varied mental health needs and facilitating coping skills development within a structured clinical setting.

You will document each session immediately after completion, collaborate with treatment teams, and meet CPR and CPI training requirements before providing

Qualifications

• Education/licensure: current Art Therapist credential.
• Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred.
• CPR and CPI training must be completed before direct care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient expression through painting, sketching and drawing.
• Help patients analyze artwork and develop coping strategies.
• Document each 1-hour session immediately after completion.

Skills

Art Therapy

Education

Art Therapist credential

Job description

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.

The Art Therapist will work with patients with a range of physical abilities, mental illness diagnosis, & substance abuse issues. The Art Therapist will assist patients in expressing his/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.

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, & substance abuse issues. The Art Therapist will assist patients in expressing his/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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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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