Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist - Impactful Patient Care

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to provide art, music, or dance therapies with a patient-centered approach. You will collaborate with physical and occupational therapists to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions across skilled facilities and outpatient settings.

The role includes designing sessions, assessing client needs, documenting progress, and staying current with developments in creative arts therapies and horticultural therapy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art therapy or related field; licensure or certification per program.
• Clinical training and supervision in creative arts therapies or counseling.
• Graduate-level clinical practice with evidence-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, deliver, and evaluate music/art/dance-movement and horticulture therapy interventions for a full patient caseload.
• Design sessions in collaboration with clients and site administrators to meet goals.
• Document participation and reactions; assess and adjust treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physical/occupational therapists and other staff as part of a treatment team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Therapy planning

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s Degree Art Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree Music Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree Horticultural Therapy

Tools

AMTA credentials

AHTA registration

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Creative Arts Therapist to provide art, music, or dance therapies with a patient-centered approach. You will collaborate with physical and occupational therapists to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions across skilled facilities and outpatient settings.

The role includes designing sessions, assessing client needs, documenting progress, and staying current with developments in creative arts therapies and horticultural therapy.