Senior Pediatric Art Therapist

Children's National Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children’s National Medical Center seeks an experienced Art Therapist II to deliver advanced art therapy services to children and adolescents with medical and psychosocial needs. You will independently manage a complex caseload, design therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities include mentoring trainees, contributing to program development, and supporting fundraising and donor stewardship as part of sustainability

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy is required.
• At least 2 years of Art Therapy experience in medical or hospital settings is required.
• ATR-BC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides art therapy services to patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, documenting assessments and treatment per standards.
• Participates in departmental and psychosocial rounds to support coordinated, patient- and family-centered care.
• Collaborates with hospital staff and programs to ensure integrated services within the role’s scope.
• Mentors trainees or junior staff and supports onboarding as appropriate.
• Contributes to program sustainability, including grant-related tasks and fundraising support.
• Assists with data collection for service evaluation.
• Collaborates with Public Relations, Marketing, and others to promote the Art Therapy Program.
• Participates in development and evaluation of student training programs to ensure quality experiences.
• Provides mentorship and clinical support to Art Therapist I staff.

Skills

ATR-BC (Board-Certified Art Therapist)

2 years Art Therapy experience

Education

Master's Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Children’s National Medical Center seeks an experienced Art Therapist II to deliver advanced art therapy services to children and adolescents with medical and psychosocial needs. You will independently manage a complex caseload, design therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities include mentoring trainees, contributing to program development, and supporting fundraising and donor stewardship as part of sustainability