Creative Arts Therapist I – Art & Music Therapy

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist I to provide art or music therapy across the hospital, designing and implementing expressive arts interventions to meet patient goals. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, documentation of progress, and delivery within the Arts in Healing Program.

Candidates should hold MT-BC or ATR within one year, with BLS certification requirements and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with care teams.
• Creativity and flexibility in delivering therapy.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments and integrates Creative Arts Therapy interventions for assigned patient population.
• Documents and maintains patient progress and statistics per program standards.
• Collaborates with volunteers and interns within the Arts in Healing Program.
• Leads communication and education of the Arts in Healing Program goals to MUSC Health leaders and the community.
• Works with multiple departments to ensure community needs are reflected in the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in music therapy

Equivalency in music therapy

Masters in Art Therapy

MT-BC certification

ATR registration

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist I to provide art or music therapy across the hospital, designing and implementing expressive arts interventions to meet patient goals. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, documentation of progress, and delivery within the Arts in Healing Program.

Candidates should hold MT-BC or ATR within one year, with BLS certification requirements and a commitment to patient-centered care.