Art Therapist: Creative Interventions in Patient Care

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Hampton, VA is seeking an Art Therapist to provide quality art therapy services for patients and residents, including individual, family, and group sessions. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and active collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Art Therapy (Master's preferred) with CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications. Compensation is hourly with pay determined by experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy is required.
• Master's Degree in Art Therapy is preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• First Aid Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes Projective Imagery Assessments on assigned patients and residents, including social history, behavioral observations, clearly labeled projective drawing tasks, diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Synthesizes information into a written document that provides valuable information for treatment planning and presents findings to the treatment team.
• Provides quality and clinically sound art therapy interventions based on assessed needs that are appropriate for age, stage of development, and level of functioning.
• Collaborates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates patient, resident, and family needs to team members, integrates clinical interventions with the plan of care, and evaluates progress on objectives.
• Completes individualized, thorough medical record documentation according to RBHC policy.
• Maximizes use of clinical supervision and apprises Director of complex or problematic clinical issues.
• Maintains art therapy space, equipment, and supplies to assure compliance with health and safety policies and to assure that needed materials are readily available for patient and resident use.
• Takes on additional work and/or assists others in the completion of their work during periods of high census and heavy workloads.
• Uses non-patient care time in productive ways to benefit the facility.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Art Therapy (Required)

Master's Degree, Art Therapy (Preferred)

CPR/BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Riverside Health in Hampton, VA is seeking an Art Therapist to provide quality art therapy services for patients and residents, including individual, family, and group sessions. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and active collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Art Therapy (Master's preferred) with CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications. Compensation is hourly with pay determined by experience and credentials.