Art Therapist

4 days ago


Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States Mauser Packaging Solutions Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Art Therapist to join our team at Methodist Children's Hospital. As an Art Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing art therapy and therapeutic play activities for patients and families. Your commitment to a patient and family-focused model of care will make a significant difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement art therapy and therapeutic play activities for patients and families.
  • Provide individual, group, and family art therapy at bedside, in playrooms, and other locations as appropriate.
  • Adapt art therapy interventions to suit patients' needs and abilities based on treatment goals.
  • Provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive therapeutic services.
  • Provide clinical art therapy supervision for art therapy students and trainees as assigned.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Art Therapy from an accredited Art Therapy Program.
  • ATR - Registered Art Therapist. ATR Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-Provisional) license will be accepted for those working towards their ATR licensure. ATR registration must be completed within 2 years of hire.
  • Experience working directly with children ages 0-18 years.
  • 2 years of experience as an Art Therapist; experience with pediatric patients or patients with complex medical & psychosocial issues preferred.
  • Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 120 days of hire.
About Us

Methodist Children's Hospital is a leading provider of pediatric care in San Antonio and South Texas. Our hospital is designed and built specifically for children, with over 200 beds and a range of specialty services, including pediatric heart surgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and more. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients and their families.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.