Art Therapist

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health seeks an experienced Art Therapist to assess and treat pediatric patients through therapeutic art sessions. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with caregivers and other clinicians, and delivering sessions that support physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

The position requires a Master's in Art Therapy, 2 years of pediatric healthcare experience, and licensure such as ATR-Provisional or equivalent, with BLS certification expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art Therapy required.
• ATR-Provisional licensure preferred and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification expected.
• Experience in pediatric healthcare or behavioral health is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient information and develops treatment methods based on psychological, cognitive, communicative, social and physiological needs.
• Develops individualized and/or group treatment plans based on assessment and prognosis.
• Designs and implements art therapy sessions to meet medical needs; prepares materials and equipment.

Skills

Art therapy

Assessment

Interventions planning

Caregiver collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

GENERAL DUTIES

Provides and demonstrates assessment of patient and family: Reviews patient information and develops methods based on psychological, cognitive, communicative, social and physiological functioning focused on the patient's needs and strengths.

Plans interventions and/or programs: Develops individualized and/or group treatment plans based upon assessment, patient's prognosis, applicable information from other disciplines and sources.

Designs, structures art therapy sessions or programs to meet patient's medical needs and requirements. Prepares artistic equipment, media, stationery or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.

Implements interventions and/or programs: Implements interventions based on analysis and planning. Utilizes methodologies that are consistent with recent advances in health and safety practices. Documents the schedule and interventions used.

Evaluates interventional outcomes: Interprets, analyzes the artistic creations of patients to examine their current physical, emotional and cognitive state. Documents the patient's response to individual and/or group treatment. Collaborates and works closely with other caregivers or refers patients for more specialized services.

Continuing Education: Maintains knowledge of current developments in research, theory and techniques in art therapy.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of experience Clinical- pediatric healthcare/ behavioral health

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree Art Therapy

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support HeartSaver & First Aid American Heart Association

Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-Provisional) licensure

Preferred: ATR certification

Preferred: Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Crisis Prevention Institute

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Light: Light physical requirements- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - SENSORY

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Accurate 20/40 Far Vision - Accurate 20/40 Color Discrimination - Yes Depth Perception - Accurate Hearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

• Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
• Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
• Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
• Radiation - Not Anticipated
• Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
• Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
• Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes Adult (16 and up): Yes

WORK SHIFT

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go‑to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children’s Hospital Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

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