Licensed Art Therapist

Lifespan; East Providence, Portland (RI, ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Art Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing art therapy to a diverse patient population, helping individuals navigate personal challenges related to mental health. The therapist will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans and foster a safe, supportive environment for healing. With opportunities for professional development and community engagement, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact through expressive arts therapy.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Art Therapy from an AATA-accredited program.
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and implement care plans based on treatment goals.
• Utilize art psychotherapy techniques to meet patient goals.
• Supervise art therapy students and monitor their compliance.

Skills

Art Therapy

CBT

Trauma-Informed Care

Patient Evaluation

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Art Therapy

Tools

LifeChart

Job description

Summary:

The Art Therapist/Expressive Arts Therapist reports to the Clinical Director/Unit Chief and the Clinical Director of Social Work and Counseling regarding professional standards, regulatory and licensing requirements, credentials/privileges, and continuing education. The therapist provides treatment to a diverse patient population, applying art therapy skills and interventions to help patients resolve personal and environmental issues related to mental or physical illness, aiming to restore them to their highest functioning level.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate patients, establish treatment goals/outcomes, and implement patient care plans.
2. Observe precautions, indications, and contraindications for all treatment procedures.
3. Monitor patient progress, re-establish goals, and revise treatment plans according to department protocols.
4. Communicate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members regarding patient status and recommendations.
5. Document clinical findings using LifeChart, maintaining confidentiality per hospital policy.
6. Utilize art psychotherapy techniques, assessment tools, CBT, and trauma-informed art therapy to meet patient goals.
7. Provide a safe, conducive learning environment adhering to policies, procedures, quality assurance, and infection control.
8. Supervise undergraduate and graduate art therapy students, monitoring their progress and compliance with clinical requirements.
9. Demonstrate competency in therapeutic processes as determined by supervisors.
10. Participate in departmental in-services and obtain CEUs through external conferences to meet accreditation standards.
11. Educate patients, caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals about art therapy and mental health counseling, providing training and in-services as needed.
12. Review and update program materials, practices, and activities; recommend modifications to senior staff.
13. Maintain and order program supplies and materials.
14. Oversee the hospital art gallery, selecting artwork for display monthly.
15. Develop community relationships and coordinate services for the Healing Arts Program.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Basic Knowledge:

• Master's Degree in Art Therapy from an AATA-accredited program.
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT); LMHC preferred.

Experience:

• At least two years of relevant experience, preferably in an inpatient psychiatric setting with children and/or adolescents.
• Knowledge of art therapy principles, psychosocial functioning, and expressive activities in psychiatric settings.
• Ability to work with various visual and expressive arts mediums.
• Understanding of aging processes, human development, and cultural considerations in patient care.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work is conducted in a hospital setting with significant patient contact.

Independent Action:

Performs duties independently within established policies; complex issues are referred to the director.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, providing consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Location and Work Details:

Location: Bradley Hospital, East Providence, RI

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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