Art Therapist

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and Rx plans

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

Tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University

Job summary

A psychiatric hospital for youth in Shaker Heights is seeking an Art Therapist to facilitate skills and expressive therapy groups. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, conducting assessments, and providing care coordination for patients. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and be a licensed Art Therapist. The position offers competitive benefits, including health plans and a retirement plan, as well as a commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) or Registered Art Therapist with Board Certification (ATR-BC).
• Experience with children, adolescents, and families.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in chemical dependency treatment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate skills and expressive/art therapy groups for patients.
• Develop and maintain curriculum for therapy groups.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and create treatment plans.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Culturally competent knowledge of treatment planning

Knowledge of children’s and family mental health system

Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

BENEFITS:

At Bluestone, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

JOB SUMMARY:

The Art Therapist serves to facilitate skills and expressive/art therapy groups and provide care coordination for patients. Specifically, the Art Therapist develops curriculum, prepares and facilitates daily skills and expressive therapy groups using art, media, imagery, and the creative process to help patients address social, emotional, psychological, and physical challenges in the milieu. Additionally, the Art Therapist educates and supports staff in understanding and facilitating groups as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide professional clinical services, including, but not limited to:
   1. Develop, implement and maintain skills group and expressive/art therapy group curriculum;
   2. Facilitate group services utilizing Art Therapy interventions;
   3. Perform psychosocial assessments and expressive therapy assessments;
   4. Conduct treatment planning including creating and editing individualized treatment plans in the electronic medical record;
   5. Provide care coordination, after care planning and case management services to assigned patients;
   6. Provide crisis intervention;
   7. Conduct family and individual therapy; and
   8. Cross train to facilitate the intake process, including concurrent review process.
2. Collaborate with other treatment team members regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner.
3. Contact service providers and schools to obtain collateral information and provide mental health updates on current patients to increase continuity of care amongst professionals.
4. Aid the Bluestone Social Worker with completing assessments, discharge planning, care coordination and family communication.
5. Provides assistance and back up support to the inpatient social workers, Intake and other aspects of the inpatient program, as directed.
6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.
2. Licensure: Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) through the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board or Registered Art Therapist with Board Certification (ATR-BC).
3. Skills:
   • Strong clinical skills with knowledge/experience in the following areas: systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions.
   • Culturally competent knowledge of treatment planning, family systems, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child psychotherapy, and adolescent psychotherapy.
   • Knowledge of children’s and family mental health system.
   • Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
   • Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
   • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
   • Fluency in Spanish a plus.
   • Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
4. Experience: Experience with children, adolescents, and families. Demonstrated clinical experience in chemical dependency treatment.