Expressive Arts & Music Therapist

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville seeks an Expressive Therapist (Art/Music) to assess and treat clients with emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs. The role designs sessions, selects appropriate materials, and maintains progress records in line with department guidelines and professional standards.

The candidate will participate in staff meetings, provide consultation on clinical progress, and ensure CPR and NVCI certification compliance; a master’s degree in art therapy or a bachelor’s in music

Qualifications

• Art therapists require a master’s degree; music therapists must possess a minimum of bachelor’s degree in music therapy.
• Board certification for both art and music therapy is preferred; required by the end of first year of employment.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR is required.
• NVCI certification required, including team control and transport, upon hire and annually while an employee of psychiatric services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expressive art and/or music therapy sessions to assess and treat clients.
• Maintain accurate records and progress reports per department guidelines.
• Participate in staff meetings and provide consultation regarding patient progress.

Skills

Expressive therapy knowledge

Client assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with clients

Education

Master’s degree in Art Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville seeks an Expressive Therapist (Art/Music) to assess and treat clients with emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs. The role designs sessions, selects appropriate materials, and maintains progress records in line with department guidelines and professional standards.

The candidate will participate in staff meetings, provide consultation on clinical progress, and ensure CPR and NVCI certification compliance; a master’s degree in art therapy or a bachelor’s in music