Expressive Arts Therapist – Pediatric Care & Growth

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Wellness program

Tuition reduction at Case Western

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team at a new 12-bed pediatric facility. You will plan and facilitate therapeutic recreation groups, conduct assessments, and help create treatment plans to support the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents.

Responsibilities include planning activities, documenting progress, coordinating with care providers, and maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure/certification in Recreational Therapy (CRTS) or related therapies as listed.
• Current CPR and first aid required.
• Experience with at-risk youth or psychiatric/behavioral health nursing desirable.
• Group facilitation, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication skills.
• HIPAA confidentiality and basic computer skills; EHR experience preferred.
• Additional languages besides English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessment upon admission and reassessments as per policy.
• Create and update care plans based on assessment and patient needs.
• Plan and organize structured recreation activities for patients.
• Document progress and response to activities in the medical record.
• Coordinate with nurses, physicians, and community providers.
• Ensure safety and confidentiality of patients and staff.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

HIPAA compliance

Basic computer skills

Other languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Licensure/certification in therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team at a new 12-bed pediatric facility. You will plan and facilitate therapeutic recreation groups, conduct assessments, and help create treatment plans to support the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents.

Responsibilities include planning activities, documenting progress, coordinating with care providers, and maintaining safety.