Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT, Child Unit

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

What to expect.

• Demonstrates patient focus and strives to exceed patient/family expectations for customer service.
• Provides professional art psychotherapy treatment/services to individuals and groups.
• Utilizes observation skills at the clinical professional level to assess patient’s level of functioning both individually and in group activities.
• May complete art therapy assessment(s) as requested.  
• Interviews patients and assesses their functional level according to professional standards.
• Collaborates with treatment team to develop a safe & therapeutic plan of care.
• Identifies and delivers services according to patient specific needs, diagnosis and population.
• Provides consultation, instruction, and direction to other clinical staff, students and volunteers.
• Completes documentation of initial patient screen/assessment and ongoing treatment /progress in compliance with hospital and program standards.
• Completes all documentation so that it is accurate, complete, timely, and in accordance with Hospital & program standards.
• Reports pertinent observations to appropriate team members.
• Selects and maintains supplies and equipment which support a variety of appropriate treatment concepts and are geared to patients’ skills, creativity levels, and ages.

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $46,790 minimum - $90,195 maximum.  Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Work requires the completion of a Master's degree in Art Therapy from an accredited college or university. Depending on assignment, may be required to have education/training specific to age and diagnosis of patient population.
• Work requires possession of a Maryland State license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT) at the time of appointment and continuously while in the position.     
• Work requires two to three years of relevant work experience, including experience with the specific patient population served by the assigned program/unit.  

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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