Creative Arts Therapist (Art or Dance/Movement Therapist)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist (Art or Dance/Movement Therapy) to support the NEA Creative Forces at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, WA.

The therapist will develop, implement, and evaluate creative arts therapies for patients and contribute to a healing environment. Applicants should be prepared to collaborate with physicians, hospital staff, and families to promote health, wellbeing, and quality of life for trauma-exposed

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate creative arts therapies program for patients.
• Foster positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients and families.
• Promote a healing environment through interpersonal communication with staff and visitors.

Skills

Creative arts therapy

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking aCreative Arts Therapist (Art or Dance/Movement Therapist) to support the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Creative Forces located at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, WA. The Creative Arts Therapists will develop, implement, and evaluate creative arts therapies program for patients. Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community representatives and visitors. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to promote a healing environment.

The mission of the Creative Forces Network is to improve the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of trauma-exposed military service members and veterans, as well as their families and caregivers, by increasing knowledge of and access to clinical creative arts therapies and community arts engagement.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.