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Art Therapist

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Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHA Care Management
FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $27.61 - $1.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs. Provides care to Palliative and IP Behavioral Health units.
Responsibilities:
+ Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and needs. Develops and implements therapeutic interventions appropriate to treatment goals.
+ Performs interventions utilizing art therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age, condition, and needs of the patient or group served. Designs, coordinates and provides art therapy services and programs for a variety of patient and community populations.
+ Documents patient information, therapy provided, feedback and results.
+ Serves as a resource to the organization regarding art therapy. May supervise art therapists, students and interns.
+ Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
+ Master's degree in Art Therapy.
+ Registered as an Art Therapist (ATR). Preferred: Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). State licensure if required by law.
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Art Therapist

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Baylor Scott & White is seeking a full-time Registered or Board Certified Art Therapist. This position is located in Dallas, Texas. If you share the same qualities as below please contact us to learn how you can become a part of the BSW team.
+ Compassion for patients and love for art
+ Ability to envision art for hospital spaces
+ Ability to create team success over personal success
+ Desire to work in a unconventional environment for Art Therapist
+ All candidates must meet the educational requirements listed below.
**About Us**
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
+ We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
+ We never settle by constantly striving for better.
+ We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
+ We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
**Benefits**
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
+ Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
+ Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
+ Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
+ Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
**Job Summary**
The Art Therapist plans or conducts Art Therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive or emotional well-being.
**Essential Functions of the Role**
+ Plans, directs and coordinates medically approved therapeutic art sessions designed to enhance patient physical, emotional and learning skills.
+ Observes, examines and records patient's participation, reactions and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
+ Develops an art therapy treatment plan and sets patient goals. Maintains flexibility to adjust for the patient's emotional or physical limitations.
+ Prepares tasks and conducts art therapy sessions to improve patient's mental health and physical well-being.
+ Confers with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
+ Prepares and submits reports to treatment team to reflect patient's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
+ Develops community art projects in coordination with the arts in medicine program coordinator.
+ Maintains studio/office space and supplies.
**Key Success Factors**
+ Knowledge of rules, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
+ Knowledge of human behavior and performance includes personal differences in ability, personality, and interests.
+ Skill in observing and knowledge of personal reactions.
+ Verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to draw conclusions.
+ Ability to provide personal assistance and emotional help to patients and family members.
**Belonging Statement**
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
+ EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
+ EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
+ CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Registered Art Therapist (ART), Board Certified Art Therapist (ART-BC): Must become either a Registered Art Therapist or Board Certified Art Therapist within 1 year of hire.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Art Therapist

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Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
**Summary:**
This position will serve as the **Art Therapist** for the Transforming Health & Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program. The THRIVE Program will be a community-based clinical outreach program designed to provide care to Veterans who are experiencing the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or post-traumatic stress (PTS) resulting from a career serving our nation.
The three-phase program will 1) evaluate and diagnose physical, cognitive, and other health conditions during a 3-day evaluation period, 2) treat these diagnoses during a 3-week intensive outpatient program, and 3) continue to check in with the Veteran for up to 12 months following program completion. In its full capacity, the program will see approximately 150 Veterans per year and will provide a referral network and post-program follow-ups for as many as 400 Veterans and family members every year.
This is complex professional level work involving the evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of art therapy treatments. Incumbents are responsible for a specialty area and may supervise support staff. Incumbents complete documentation instruct patients, families, and students and participate in clinical program development and management. Work is performed under general supervision with all treatments being prescribed by a physician. Employees are expected to exercise initiative and discretion in formulating a program of treatments to meet the needs of individual patients. Work is reviewed and evaluated by physicians or therapist supervisors.
The ideal candidate for this position would have the following:
+ A graduate level degree in counseling and art therapy as well as a license to practice therapy in the state of North Carolina.
+ Experience in art therapy evaluation and treatment interventions.
+ A desire and/or experience working with mild traumatic brain injury and concussion. Experience in trauma informed care and working with trauma related disorders.
+ Experience and interest in both individual and group therapy work.
+ Patient-centered care.
+ An ability to use a variety of treatment modalities/approaches in relation to appropriateness of patient needs.
+ Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and being part of a treatment team collaborating on patient care.
+ A blend of strong creative and clinical skills.
+ Excellent communication skills.
+ Deep empathy and compassion for working with patients.
**Responsibilities:**
1. Completes proper documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics.
2. Evaluates patient, sets treatment goals, devises a treatment plan and helps manage resources needed to perform treatment plan to accomplish the goals set for the patient.
3. Manages a caseload with efficiency and efficacy.
4. Plans and coordinates clinical art therapy group programming during three week intensive outpatient program.
**Education Requirements:** Graduation from AATA (American Art Therapy Association) approved program or related field. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** Current board certification in Art Therapy (ATR-BC) Professional Experience **Requirements:** Experience in the field of creative art therapy is preferred.
**Other Information**
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Physicians Network
Organization Unit: Thrive Program
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 16.00
Salary Range: $21.40 - $30.76 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Art Therapist

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This position provides for a clinical and evidence-based use of art to meet the individualized healthcare goals of patients through individual, group or environmental intervention.
**Job Specifics**
+ Pay Range: $29.14 - $4.94 Non Exempt
+ Benefits Eligible: Yes
+ FTE: Part time
+ Shift: Day shift
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+ Develop and provide appropriate art therapy interventions for patients and families.
+ Assist in managing and purchasing art therapy supplies and inventory.
+ Manage time and prioritize patient care and tasks.
+ Document art therapy interventions in patient charts in a timely and thorough manner, including initial assessments and progress notes.
+ Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate scope of art therapy within a clinical setting.
+ Collaborate with medical team, nursing, and other family support service departments, which could include presenting educational in-services about art therapy within the medical setting.
+ Participates in selection and training of new hires.
+ Adheres to the art therapy code of ethics.
**Required** **Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in Art Therapy (Approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA)) OR Master's degree in a related field (counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Addiction Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry) and 700 hours of supervised practicum/internship hours in Art Therapy.(Degree will be verified)
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Board Certification as an Art Therapist (American Art Therapy Association).
+ Clinical Mental Health counseling Credential
+ One year of experience in a clinical setting
**Physical Requirements:**
**Physical Requirements**
+ Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
+ Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
+ Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment and materials with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, and art material use.
+ Need to walk and push up to 50 pounds of supplies and equipment on rolling cart.
**Location:**
Primary Childrens at Lehi
**Work City:**
Lehi
**Work State:**
Utah
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
24
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
29.14 - 44.94
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Art Therapist
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Art therapist will provide art therapy services within the Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs.
Education – Completion of a Master of Art therapy program from a university accredited by the American Art Therapy Association
Licensure/Certification – Maryland LCPAT License (Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Must be organized and assertive. Ability to work with all ages. Vast knowledge and understanding of Electronic Health Records. Effective communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instruction given. Completes annual training requirements: Education Day and other trainings as assigned.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
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Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Hourly Range: $28.2000 to $41.9700 USD
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Art Therapist, Hospice

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**Organization:**
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley
**Position Overview:**
Provides art therapy services to individual, group and family therapy. Assesses, plans and implements art therapy interventions in both individual and group formats. Organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs, depending on specialty, following all policies and procedures. Provides consultation to other team members with specific representation of the members within the families served.
**Job Description** :
**PART-TIME DAY SHIFTS / 24 Hrs. Weekly:** Weekdays Varied / No Weekends Required
**EDUCATION:**
+ Master's: Art therapy or in counseling/social work with concentration in art therapy.
**TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:**
+ 5 years recent relevant experience
**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:**
+ MFCC-Marriage Family Child Counselor, or LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LFMT-Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, or ATR-Registered Art Therapist, or ATR-P Registered Provisional Art Therapist, or ATC-Certified Art Therapist, or APCC-Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or ATP-Art Therapy Practitioner accredited by IPHM
+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:**
+ Clinical assessment skills. knowledge of art therapy theory and practice.
+ Knowledge and skills in utilizing the visual arts as therapeutic modalities with children, adolescents, and adults.
+ Knowledge and skills necessary to provide therapeutic interventions to the age-specific needs of children and adolescents.
+ Ability to gather and assess data reflective of the child's and family's developmental stage.
+ Knowledge of child abuse report requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical art therapy practice.
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
+ Must demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to function in the context of team care.
+ Ability to set up and disassemble supports/equipment/supplies for art therapy groups.
+ Ability to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
+ Ability to deals with a challenging work environment from time demands and conflicting priorities.
+ Maintains a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
+ Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events.
+ Ability to communicate with possibly disoriented, combative patients.
**Job Shift:**
Day/Evening
**Schedule:**
Part Time
**Shift Hours:**
8
**Days of the Week:**
Variable
**Weekend Requirements:**
None
**Benefits:**
Yes
**Unions:**
No
**Position Status:**
Non-Exempt
**Weekly Hours:**
24
**Employee Status:**
Regular
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Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $36.00 to $48.60 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._
Certified Art Therapist
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Art Therapist (Part-time) Position Description
Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota. We provide individualized services that maximize independence, boosts community engagement and improve physical and emotional well-being to individuals of all abilities living in the Minneapolis metro area. Our recreation department offers small group and individual therapeutic services and also contracts with county and city park and recreation departments to provide adaptive recreation, inclusion support, and training services to their community members.
Job Summary
The art therapist will plan and facilitate music therapy sessions for identified individuals. Sessions may be run in homes, at the Reach office, or at a community setting. Sessions may be individual or small groups. The therapist will be the main point of contact for each person. The therapist will manage their own schedule and complete all necessary paperwork and billing procedures associated with therapy as well as other training required by Reach and licensing requirements. This is a growing program so the hours will be limited at first with the option of increasing over time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Plan goal focused programs for identified individuals
· Employ psychotherapeutic techniques to improve cognitive and emotional wellbeing
· Evaluate participants behaviors during art therapy sessions
· Effectively communicate progress and goals for participants
· Encourage participant reflection during art therapy sessions
· Conduct assessments as needed
· Respond to referrals in a timely fashion and schedule sessions independently
· Keep detailed notes and evaluations of program and participant progress
Additional Information
Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nondisqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
To Apply
Please complete the online application.
Requirements:Required Qualifications
· Certification in Art Therapy (ATR)
· Ability to make appointments that fit your schedule and conduct sessions independently
· A genuine liking for working with people of all abilities
· Strong communication skills
· Ability to work as a member of a team
· Must have current driver’s license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
· MA degree in art therapy
· Evening and/or weekend availability
· Knowledge of community inclusion
· Group leadership experience
· At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Art Therapist (Limited Appointment)

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The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Art Therapist to join the Operation Mend Department. Operation Mend is a nationally unique program providing specialized surgical and psychological care for veterans, service members, and their caregivers. You will deliver tailored treatment and services to adult neurology patients presenting with conditions such as traumatic brain injury and substance use disorders. Primary duties include:
+ Assist in psychodiagnostics appraisals and facilitation of intake and assessment protocols
+ Assist in facilitating individual and group intervention sessions
+ Customize art therapy programs
+ Organize, structure, and conduct group and individual art therapy sessions
+ Tracking and monitoring participation in the programs
+ Completing required documentation and electronic medical record
+ Present relevant patient cases regarding target population
+ Conduct individual and group interventions
+ Assist in managing referrals and post treatment follow up
Please note: This is 6 month limited position that may convert to career
Salary range: $31.03/hr - $65.90/hr
Qualifications
Master's degree in Marriage Family Therapy
Valid CA License is Marriage Family Therapy (LMFT)
Registered Art Therapist (ATR), preferred
Experience delivering trauma informed behavioral interventions to clients in individual and group settings
Prior experience in the area of military, veterans, family, trauma, and/or prevention (highly preferred)
Ability to administer assessment protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skill in developing rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Experience working successfully in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
Art Therapist - Adolescent Behavioral Health
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Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Seeking a compassionate, creative, and clinically skilled Art Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team on the Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. This position involves providing therapeutic art interventions to adolescents (ages 12-17) experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and behavioral challenges. The Art Therapist will utilize creative expression to support emotional regulation, insight, communication, and recovery in a structured, trauma-informed hospital environment.
Responsibilities:
+ Plan, facilitate, and document individual and group art therapy sessions tailored to the needs of adolescent patients.
+ Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other therapists to contribute to comprehensive treatment planning.
+ Integrate trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive practices into all interventions.
+ Monitor and assess patients' emotional and behavioral responses to therapy and report progress in clinical team meetings.
+ Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
+ Provide crisis intervention support and contribute to milieu management as needed.
+ Educate staff and families (when appropriate) on the role and benefits of art therapy in psychiatric care.
+ Maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards of the profession.
Other information:
**Qualifications:**
**Required:**
+ Master's degree in Art Therapy or a closely related field from an accredited program.
+ Registration (ATR) or eligibility for ATR through the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
+ Licensure or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina (e.g., LPC, LCAT, LMHC, or equivalent).
+ Experience working with adolescents in psychiatric or behavioral health settings.
**Preferred:**
+ Board Certification (ATR-BC).
+ Familiarity with DBT, CBT, or other evidence-based practices.
+ Prior hospital or acute care experience.
+ Bilingual skills a plus.
**Key Competencies:**
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
+ Ability to manage group dynamics and behavioral challenges effectively.
+ Empathy, patience, and a calm demeanor in high-stress environments.
+ Creativity, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.
+ Commitment to ethical and culturally competent care.
**Work Environment:**
+ Inpatient psychiatric hospital unit; secure and structured setting.
+ Close collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
+ May involve exposure to emotionally charged situations and aggressive behaviors.
+ PPE and safety training provided.
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Pardee Adolescent Behavior Health Unit Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Art Therapist - Adolescent Behavioral Health
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Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Seeking a compassionate, creative, and clinically skilled Art Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team on the Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. This position involves providing therapeutic art interventions to adolescents (ages 12-17) experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and behavioral challenges. The Art Therapist will utilize creative expression to support emotional regulation, insight, communication, and recovery in a structured, trauma-informed hospital environment.
Responsibilities:
+ Plan, facilitate, and document individual and group art therapy sessions tailored to the needs of adolescent patients.
+ Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other therapists to contribute to comprehensive treatment planning.
+ Integrate trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive practices into all interventions.
+ Monitor and assess patients' emotional and behavioral responses to therapy and report progress in clinical team meetings.
+ Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
+ Provide crisis intervention support and contribute to milieu management as needed.
+ Educate staff and families (when appropriate) on the role and benefits of art therapy in psychiatric care.
+ Maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards of the profession.
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**Qualifications:**
**Required:**
+ Master's degree in Art Therapy or a closely related field from an accredited program.
+ Registration (ATR) or eligibility for ATR through the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
+ Licensure or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina (e.g., LPC, LCAT, LMHC, or equivalent).
+ Experience working with adolescents in psychiatric or behavioral health settings.
**Preferred:**
+ Board Certification (ATR-BC).
+ Familiarity with DBT, CBT, or other evidence-based practices.
+ Prior hospital or acute care experience.
+ Bilingual skills a plus.
**Key Competencies:**
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
+ Ability to manage group dynamics and behavioral challenges effectively.
+ Empathy, patience, and a calm demeanor in high-stress environments.
+ Creativity, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.
+ Commitment to ethical and culturally competent care.
**Work Environment:**
+ Inpatient psychiatric hospital unit; secure and structured setting.
+ Close collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
+ May involve exposure to emotionally charged situations and aggressive behaviors.
+ PPE and safety training provided.
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Pardee Adolescent Behavior Health Unit Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.