Registered Art Therapist

Job Summary

The Art Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic art opportunities and assisting children with coping skills during health care experiences. Utilizing developmentally appropriate art activities, the Art Therapist provides support to children and families in order to lessen the stress of the hospital experience. The Art Therapist acts as a liaison to the community for art programs and philanthropy.

Essential Functions

Assess children and families at various stress points throughout their health care experience. Identify relevant data regarding the child and family to develop a comprehensive assessment and initiate a plan of care. Identify developmental and psychosocial factors and their implications regarding the childs healthcare experience in order to plan appropriate goals and interventions. Evaluate and document assessments, goals, interventions, outcomes and significant events. Modify care plans as needed. Make appropriate referrals when necessary.

Based upon assesment of child and family, provide goal directed, evidenced based art and creative interventions to encourage expression, socialization, pain management, process information and promote development. Offer art therapy interventions to minimize distress, promote empowerment, and provide opportunities for emotional intimacy and relaxation with families and caregivers. Support families through meaningful time spent together in a positive, creative way.

Functioning as partners with Child Life Specialists and as members of the multidisciplinary team, the Art Therapist implements programs with groups or individuals addressing continuum of outcomes. Collaborates with health care team to enhance communication, foster patient and family-centered care and maximize positive outcomes.

Identifies available resources and promotes relationships with community organizations to assist with fiscally responsible purchases and donations to support the program. Partner with community and arts organizations and act a s a liaison to offer art opportunities for patients, families and the community.

Develops and implements special art events for patients and families. Coordinates art events with community partners when necessary.

Maintains safety, storage and function of art supplies by following toy cleaning and safety processes.

Qualifications

Required Masters Degree in Art Therapy from a school of Art Therapy accredited by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA).

2 years of relevant experience in art therapy inpatient or outpatient working with children and families. Required

Experience in medical setting Preferred

CRT – Registered Art Therapist (ATR) from the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) required

Primary Location

SITE – Helen Devos Childrens Hospital – 100 Michigan St – Grand Rapids

Department Name

School Music and Art Therapy – HDVCH

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

9am to 5:30pm

Days Worked

Weekdays

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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