Creative Arts Therapist — Military Trauma Care (Art or Dance/Movement)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

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

The role develops and evaluates therapies for trauma-exposed military members and families, collaborating with clinicians and staff. Responsibilities include assessment, documentation, program promotion, and ensuring safe, age-appropriate materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art therapy or equivalent required.
• Master’s degree in dance/movement therapy or ADTA-equivalent with 2+ years experience.
• Experience with military-connected patients exposed to trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop a plan for creative arts therapies.
• Document interventions in medical records following program standards.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to integrate therapies with psychosocial services.
• Maintain art supplies and materials for the program.
• Promote and evaluate the program through materials and measures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Team collaboration

Youth/young adult engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Art Therapy or equivalent

Master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy or ADTA equivalent

Tools

ATR-P/ATR/ATR-BC credentials

R-DMT/BC-DMT credentials

Job description

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

The role develops and evaluates therapies for trauma-exposed military members and families, collaborating with clinicians and staff. Responsibilities include assessment, documentation, program promotion, and ensuring safe, age-appropriate materials.