Art Therapist- Registry

Art Therapist

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery, and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we advance human ability, together.

Job Description

• Confers with the rehabilitation team to develop and implement art therapy interventions and services.
• Coordinates and facilitates art therapy services that support patient recovery during inpatient hospitalization.
• Budgets program funds and is responsible for inventory, storage, and replacement of equipment and supplies.
• Works with the Advancement Team for fundraising events.
• Consistently demonstrates support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of vision, mission, and core values.
• Demonstrates Shirley Ryan AbilityLab core attributes: communication, accountability, flexibility/adaptability, judgment/problem solving, customer service, and core values (hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration, and commitment to excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of art therapy at a level normally acquired through completion of a master's degree in Art Therapy from an accredited college.
• ATR-certification and LPC licensure; ATR/ATR-BC and LCPC preferred.
• Preferably 2 years post-graduate art therapy and/or counseling professional experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the growth and development of child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, with physicians and treatment team members.
• Provides collaborative interdisciplinary treatment services with other treatment team members.
• Provides educational workshops.
• Facilitates safe and effective art therapy interventions for patients with a diverse range of cognitive and physical functioning.
• Observes, evaluates, and documents the impact and effectiveness of art therapy interventions.
• Knowledge and understanding of adaptive art tools and materials to provide effective art therapy intervention.
• Knowledge and skills related to planning, organizing, and exhibiting patient artist artwork.
• Knowledge and skills related to planning and organizing fundraising events.
• Knowledge and skills to provide referrals and resources for continued outpatient art therapy services.
• Able to maintain knowledge of current professional standards and practices by reading appropriate professional literature, attending meetings, workshops, and in-service education programs.
• Able to independently maintain professional certification and licensure by completing required continuing education units, necessary examinations, and paying required renewal fees.

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust, noise, or extreme temperature.
• Evening and weekend flexibility required.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $35.00 per hour

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations. Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.