Job Description

Part time, 48 hours every 2 weeks, 10 hour shifts, flexible

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

The Art Therapist uses active art making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship, effectively supporting patients’ personal and relational treatment goals. Through the Art Therapy process, the Art Therapist helps patients and families express thoughts and feelings, improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and improve reality orientation

Job Description

1. Practice Art Therapy within the professional scope of practice as defined by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
2. Provide comprehensive Art Therapy services for pediatric patients and their family members to support and improve their psychological, cognitive, emotional, social needs as referred by the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
3. Facilitate individual, group, and/or family Art Therapy sessions that include long-term and short-term goals based on assessment and ongoing observation.
4. Document Art Therapy sessions in patient charts in a timely and thorough manner, including assessments and progress notes.
5. Communicate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary health care team on clinical care planning and issues revealed through art therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from an AATA (American Art Therapy Association) approved graduate program is required.
• Clinical Professional Art Therapist license (LCPAT) or Graduate Professional Art Therapist license (LGPAT), granted by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist is required.
• National Certification as an ATR or ATR-BC- Board Certification in Art Therapy is preferred.
• One year experience providing individual, group and family Art Therapy to children and adolescents is required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $30.26-$42.37

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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