Creative Art Therapist

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse is seeking a part-time Creative Art Therapist to assess and address patient needs through therapeutic recreation and art activities within the Psychiatry/Nursing team. The role emphasizes improving physical, mental, and social well-being and requires collaboration with the treatment team.

The position involves developing individualized therapy plans, documenting progress, supervising students, and coordinating with nursing and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Art Therapy.
• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist within 2 years of appointment required. Art Therapist limited permit may be considered for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs and interests through Recreational/Social Adjustment.
• Plan and conduct activities for clients/patients groups, individually or as part of the treatment team.
• Assist patients in leisure activities to engage mind, body, and spirit and aid adjustment to illness or disability.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans and report progress to the treatment team.
• Supervise students and volunteers and participate in departmental inservices.

Education

Masters Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Creative Art Therapist

• Syracuse
• Allied Health
• PerDiem
• Opening on: Nov 5 2024
• Nursing-4B-Psychiatry
• State of New York
• TH Recreational Therapy Associate, NSSL2
• 82816
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Art Therapist assesses and evaluates patient needs and interests through various means relative to Recreational and/or Social Adjustment with the expectation to affect improvement in the patient's physical, mental and social well-being. The Art Therapist plans and conducts activities for clients/patients groups, working individually or as a member of the treatment team. The position will also assist patient in leisure activities to engage and improve mind, body, and spirit, and patient adjustment to life with disease injury or disability, analyzing and reporting behavioral patterns to the treatment team or others. Must be able to therapeutically deescalate and work with patients who are aggressive and potentially violent. Develop and implement individualized therapy plan and execute it keeping everyone abreast of progress through written and verbal reports and through documentation in the medical record. Plan and schedule patient therapy based on individual needs. Schedules patients, maintaining accurate attendance and therapy records. Interfaces with nursing, medical staff, utilization review social services, discharge planner, therapy team to assist in successful treatment plan and patient discharge. Assess and recommends and requisitions purchases for equipment and supplies that pertain to therapeutic recreation. Abides by department policies and procedures and operational guidelines. Supervises students and volunteers. Participates in departmental inservices and teaching and other departmental activities. Functions under general supervision of a coordinator/Clinical Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Art Therapy. Licensed Creative Arts Therapist within 2 years of appointment required. Art Therapist limited permit may be considered for appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of relevant experience and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist preferred at time of hire.

Work Days:

Days/Evenings/Some Weekends/Some Holidays

Message to Applicants:

This is a part time position, 8 hours a week.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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