Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT, Child Unit
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Sheppard Pratt is hiring an Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT, Child Unit. The Art Therapist provides professional art psychotherapy treatment to individuals and groups, assesses patient functioning, conducts assessments, collaborates on care plans, delivers tailored services, offers consultation and instruction to staff and volunteers, documents assessments and progress, reports observations, and maintains therapy supplies, all while focusing on patient and family satisfaction.
Key focus areas include Demonstrate patient focus and strive to exceed patient/family expectations for customer service, Provide professional art psychotherapy treatment/services to individuals and groups, and Utilize observation skills to assess patient’s level of functioning individually and in group activities.
Successful candidates bring Master's Degree In Art Therapy, Maryland State Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT), and 2-3 Years Relevant Work Experience. Preferred (not required): Patient Focus, Customer Service, Art Psychotherapy Treatment, and Observation Skills.
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Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person
Responsibilities:
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Demonstrates patient focus and strives to exceed patient/family expectations for customer service.
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Provides professional art psychotherapy treatment/services to individuals and groups.
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Utilizes observation skills at the clinical professional level to assess patient’s level of functioning both individually and in group activities.
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May complete art therapy assessment(s) as requested.
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Interviews patients and assesses their functional level according to professional standards.
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Collaborates with treatment team to develop a safe & therapeutic plan of care.
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Identifies and delivers services according to patient specific needs, diagnosis and population.
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Provides consultation, instruction, and direction to other clinical staff, students and volunteers.
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Completes documentation of initial patient screen/assessment and ongoing treatment /progress in compliance with hospital and program standards.
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Completes all documentation so that it is accurate, complete, timely, and in accordance with Hospital & program standards.
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Reports pertinent observations to appropriate team members.
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Selects and maintains supplies and equipment which support a variety of appropriate treatment concepts and are geared to patients’ skills, creativity levels, and ages.
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.
Requirements:
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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.
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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.
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Work requires two to three years of relevant work experience, including experience with the specific patient population served by the assigned program/unit.
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