Certified Art Therapist - (Santa Rosa)

Certified Art Therapist

Location: Santa Rosa, California

Job Description:

• Plan and implement therapeutic activities for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients, including arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing services to patients under care for emotional or substance abuse problems.
• Maintain knowledge of occupational health hazards and participate in further training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct group and individual sessions using art therapy, movement therapy, and other mediums.
• Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Provide individual activity therapy as ordered by the patient's physician.
• Evaluate patient progress and document results.
• Contribute effectively to discharge planning.
• Perform routine clinical and administrative tasks.
• Uphold ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with certification in music, art, or recreation therapy.
• One year of experience in a healthcare field with emphasis on activities and/or recreational therapy.
• Current CPR certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Demonstrated group process, teaching, or training skills.
• Experience in a psychiatric care environment preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Sensitivity to interact with various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time.
• Lift up to five (5) pounds.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement