Art Therapist

Mathersplendido; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO program

401(k) with employer match

Wellness Spending Account

Job summary

Mathersplendido in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking an Art Therapist to deliver art therapy and counseling services. You will support the psychosocial wellness of the community through creative arts programs and essential therapeutic interventions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, has experience with dementia care, and is comfortable utilizing diverse forms of expression. Competitive benefits include generous PTO, 401(k), and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy required.
• 1+ years of experience with dementia preferred.
• Comfortable with various expressions like visual art and music.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates creative arts programs and high-quality interactions.
• Provides clinical supervision for graduate counseling interns.
• Maintains safe and inviting art studios and environments.

Skills

Therapeutic arts programs

Creative engagement

Communication skills

Art therapy techniques

Education

Master’s Degree in Art Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Zoom

Job description

Position Summary

Delivers art therapy & counseling services to support the psychosocial wellness needs of the community, including Independent Living creative arts, Creating My Possibilities creative strengths-based dementia care, and creative support for resident and community needs. Supports wellbeing via therapeutic interventions addressing autonomy, achievement, and affiliation within individuals and the community system. Implements Culture of Creativity within Life Center, ensuring that residents are creators, not just consumers of culture – participants in the human experience, not just recipients of care.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates creative arts programs across the continuum, utilizing person-centered, strengths-based counseling techniques and high-quality interactions with diverse materials and media. Fosters creative engagement through a multi-modal approach incorporating open studio model, storytelling, inquiry-based art-viewing, creative writing, improv, music, movement, and intergenerational experiences.
• Utilizes art therapy and counseling techniques to address key areas of focus including physical and cognitive impairments, legacy/end-of-life care, life transitions, and support of resident mental health.
• Identifies teaching artists and other creative modalities as independent contractors across the continuum.
• Adheres to art therapy, counseling, and engagement documentation protocols and clinical processes: including referrals, assessments, care plans, progress notes, consent forms, and policies.
• Fosters high levels of resident engagement via programs that inspire genuine curiosity and peer inspiration, encourage community discourse, highlight resident experience and creativity, and inspire the socioemotional safety needed for residents to try new things and connect authentically. Facilitates opportunities for intergenerational and civic engagement. Supports family and employee connection with residents.
• Provides clinical supervision for graduate counseling interns. Maintains relationships with art therapy and counseling graduate program partners to maintain an internship program.
• Participates in community Creating My Possibilities (CMP) champions team and implements CMP programs. Co-leads CMP workshops for employees, residents, and families, oversees delivery of CMP signature programs in memory support settings and in any venue where residents living with dementia may seek engagement. Supports creative engagement and psychoeducation for residents, caregivers, and family members impacted by dementia across the continuum.
• Supports Culture of Creativity in Life Center via collaboration with the engagement team and support of program development. Provides therapeutic input, modeling of therapeutic techniques, and strategic program co-design to the Life Center engagement team to support best practices for group and 1:1 engagement and calendar flow.
• Maintains safe and inviting art studios, programs, and exhibition spaces, keeping work areas and amenity spaces in line with Mather standards for presentation and safety. Maintains cleanliness, supplies, and a welcoming atmosphere for community art studio, independent artist studio, and gallery spaces. Supports a therapeutic environment in Life Center.
• Assists with development of multi-media events and art exhibits that support resident and community wellness, family/employee engagement, positioning the senior living setting as places of creative encounter and inspiration.
• Maintains on-site an adequate supply of art supplies for planned art therapy experiences within the approved budget.
• Assists the Repriorment Director and Repriorment Services Manager in developing and utilizing key external partnerships that support resident engagement, with an emphasis on creative intergenerational engagement, inquiry-based museum experiences, arts & culture organizations, etc.
• Supports resident-led creative initiatives, including attending Art Committee meetings, assisting with resident-led art exhibits and events, etc.
• Collaborates with Repriorment colleagues to deliver resident volunteer programs.
• Creates relationships based on respect, using a customer-focused approach to problem solving, maintaining a courteous and professional manner through interactions with others. Communicates with key staff, residents, and families in a timely manner.
• Supports family engagement opportunities.
• Supports employee wellbeing through creative opportunities, creative team-building, and in-service opportunities.
• Attends in-services, care plan/transition meetings, and committees as needed.
• Complies with Mather Code of Conduct, Policies, Compliance Program, and all applicable laws and regulations. Reports all known and suspected violations to the supervisor or manager, Mather Compliance Officer, a Human Resources representative, or the confidential employee helpline.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the company Mission, Core Values, and EMI philosophy.
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State, and local privacy and confidentiality requirements. Ensures Mather consent protocols are followed across the continuum for resident content.
• Follows established safety and infection control policies and procedures and participates in all required in-service training including life safety, disaster preparedness, infection control, and safety regulations in accordance with IDPH regulations.
• Maintains work areas in a sanitary and safe manner.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, working towards or holds LPC or LCPC and ATR-BC
• Master’s fieldwork experience with older adults
• Exhibits extensive knowledge of diverse art materials and their applications with older adults
• Comfortable with diverse forms of expression, including visual art, creative writing/poetry, music, movement, and improv
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-initiator requiring minimum supervision
• Ability to use or learn a variety of tech-based services and platforms; i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, YouTube, resident facing portals, and A/V set-ups

Preferred:

• 1+ years of experience working with individuals living with dementia, long term care setting experience, demonstration of extensive knowledge of person-centered care, knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to Medicare/LTC
• Experience with care plan and MDS documentation relating to resident activity program requirements
• Experience and skills related to Health and Wellness, Lifelong Learning, and Arts and Culture, comfortable utilizing and facilitating diverse forms of expression

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or older)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for wellness-related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

Equal Opportunity

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.