PRN Creative Arts Therapist

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a PRN Creative Arts Therapist to provide as-needed arts-based therapy within MUSC Health inpatient medical settings. The clinician delivers evidence-based interventions to support cognitive, physical, emotional and functional needs of patients and families.

The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, conducts assessments, documents services, and helps maintain continuity of care during staffing gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or music with an equivalency in music therapy. Certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC);
• or Master’s degree in Art Therapy; Art Therapist registration (ATR-P, ATR, or ATR-BC) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board; or Master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy; Dance/Movement Therapist registration (R-DMT or BC-DMT) by the Dance/Movement Therapy Certification Board. Experience: None required.

Responsibilities

• Provides creative arts therapy assessments and interventions for assigned patient populations, including consult triage, care coordination, and treatment planning.
• Completes clinical documentation and maintains records in accordance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in required departmental meetings and supervision activities, as applicable.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The PRN Creative Arts Therapist provides as‑needed creative arts therapy services within MUSC Health inpatient medical settings. The clinician delivers evidence‑based interventions that support the cognitive, physical, emotional, functional, and expressive needs of patients and families. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, the therapist conducts assessments, implements treatment interventions, documents services, and supports continuity of patient care during staffing vacancies and leaves.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000271 CHS OH - Arts In Healing

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

18

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or music with an equivalency in music therapy. Certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC);

or Master’s degree in Art Therapy; Art Therapist registration (ATR-P, ATR, or ATR-BC) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board; or Master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy; Dance/Movement Therapist registration (R-DMT or BC-DMT) by the Dance/Movement Therapy Certification Board. Experience: None required.

Responsibilities

• Provides creative arts therapy assessments and interventions for assigned patient populations, including consult triage, care coordination, and treatment planning.
• Completes clinical documentation and maintains records in accordance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in required departmental meetings and supervision activities, as applicable.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

• Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

• Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

• Selected Positions:
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

• Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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