Pediatric Music & Creative Arts Therapist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to join the Child Life Department and Audrey Hepburn Children's House. The role delivers arts-based therapy to pediatric inpatients and outpatients, working with families and the care team.

The position emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration, with a Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM schedule. A creative arts therapy credential and ongoing certification are required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education in creative arts therapy from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Child Life Program.
• Provides creative arts therapy for individuals and groups of children.
• Develops and implements a creative arts therapy program.
• Evaluates the program on a regular basis.
• Provides therapeutic support for pediatric patients during stress points.
• Communicates with patients, families and staff regarding care planning.
• Procures arts supplies and adapts care to patient needs.

Skills

Creative arts therapy

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to join the Child Life Department and Audrey Hepburn Children's House. The role delivers arts-based therapy to pediatric inpatients and outpatients, working with families and the care team.

The position emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration, with a Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM schedule. A creative arts therapy credential and ongoing certification are required.