Art Therapist- Contractor

Tacony Corporation; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight in the Bethesda area seeks a compassionate Art Therapist to provide therapy through diverse art forms for individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

You will run groups, conduct individual sessions, and collaborate with treatment teams to document progress and outcomes, while maintaining licensure and upholding ethics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art Therapy or related field.
• Knowledge of various art forms and therapeutic techniques.
• Strong understanding of psychology and counseling principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients.
• Empathy and sensitivity towards clients' emotions and experiences.
• Strong observational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
• ATCB Codes of Ethics knowledge and application.
• Knowledge of care for and storage of patient artwork.
• Timely clinical documentation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct art therapy groups utilizing various art forms to facilitate self-expression and exploration.
• Managing art materials and art spaces.
• Planning art therapy curriculum.
• Conduct individual art therapy sessions with patients utilizing various art forms to facilitate self-expression and exploration.
• Team meetings and collaboration with treatment teams, updating Primary Therapist with key information.
• Document patients' participation, engagement, and response to art therapy directives and interventions as per standards and law.
• Maintain active art therapy license, stay updated on field research, participate in supervision.

Skills

Psychology principles

Communication skills

Empathy

Observational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

ATCB ethics compliance

Licensure knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Who we are:

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 7 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders.

How you’ll serve our patients:

We are seeking a compassionate and talented Art Therapist who is passionate about helping others through the transformative power of art to join our team. The Art Therapist will provide therapy sessions using various art forms to individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues. In this role, you will create a safe and supportive environment for clients to express themselves and explore their emotions through art. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives and creating a safe space for healing and self-expression, we would love to hear from you.

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Conduct art therapy groups utilizing various art forms to facilitate self-expression and exploration
• Managing art materials and art spaces
• Planning art therapy curriculum
• Conduct individual art therapy sessions with patients utilizing various art forms to facilitate self-expression and exploration
• Team meetings and collaborating with treatment teams including, updating patients' Primary Therapist with any clinically significant information gathered from groups or individual sessions
• Document patients' participation, engagement, and response to art therapy directive and or intervention in accordance with professional standards and legal requirements
• Other duties/requirements including, keeping an active art therapy license, staying updated on current research and developments in the field of art therapy, participating in supervision

Must haves:

• Master's degree in Art Therapy or related field
• Knowledge of various art forms and therapeutic techniques
• Strong understanding of psychology and counseling principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients
• Empathy and sensitivity towards clients' emotions and experiences
• Strong observational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in maintaining accurate and confidential client records
• Has a clear understanding and ability to carry through the ATCB Codes of Ethics, as well as Ethical Codes for related clinical licensing board
• Knowledge and efficacy of care and storing of patient artwork
• Knowledge and efficacy with completing timely clinical documentation

Bonus Qualities:

• Active ATR or BC-ATR license with the Art Therapy Credentials Board preferred

How we invest in you:

Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high-quality care we promise to our patients. This means that from day one, we’re here to support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as support to achieve internal growth.

What we offer

• We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation starting range for the Art Therapist role is $62,500- $78,000 annually. Ranges are based upon market expectations and are dependent upon candidate experience and education.