Art Therapist (Youth Mental Health) — $5k Sign-On

KVC Health Systems, Inc.; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

KVC Health Systems, Inc. seeks an Art Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, creative-therapy sessions for youth in residential care. You will collaborate with the treatment team to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being through art-making.

The role requires a Master’s in Art Therapy or related field, ATR/ATR-BC certification, and supervised post-graduate experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered with six-month vesting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy or related field from an accredited program.
• ATR or ATR-BC certification required; valid driver’s license.
• Supervised post-graduate art therapy experience; intermediate computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Six months to one year experience in art therapy with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the Treatment Team.
• Maintains knowledge of client history, plan of care, and discharge plan.
• Documents timely and accurately.
• Works with clients individually and in groups.
• Schedules and conducts therapeutic art activities.
• Provides timely, fiscally responsible supply requests.
• Promotes community integration of clients.
• Manages storage and tracking of art supplies and equipment.
• Writes clinical reports from an artistic perspective.
• Consults with staff on art therapy issues to improve treatment quality.
• Maintains art therapy credentials and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Art Therapy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KVC Health Systems, Inc. seeks an Art Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, creative-therapy sessions for youth in residential care. You will collaborate with the treatment team to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being through art-making.

The role requires a Master’s in Art Therapy or related field, ATR/ATR-BC certification, and supervised post-graduate experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered with six-month vesting.