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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