Art Therapist

As an Art Therapist at Signet Health managing the Behavioral Health Services for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, you will report to the Director of Intake and Assessment. Your work hours will be evenings and weekends with flexible scheduling. Using active art creation, creative techniques, and psychological principles, you will establish a therapeutic relationship with patients to help them achieve their treatment goals. In this role, you will facilitate Art Therapy sessions to allow patients and families to express emotions, enhance cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, and improve emotional resilience. Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, you will provide culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate therapy tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to their well-being and supporting their path towards recovery and healing. Key Responsibilities: - Practice Art Therapy in accordance with Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists guidelines. - Deliver comprehensive Art Therapy services addressing psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of patients and families. - Conduct individual, group, and family Art Therapy sessions, establishing goals based on assessments and continuous observation. - Maintain detailed documentation of Art Therapy sessions in patient charts, including assessments and progress notes. - Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to inform clinical care planning and address issues arising from art therapy sessions. Qualifications: - Master's degree in Art Education with a strong focus on Group Therapy modalities and theoretical knowledge. - Minimum of two years of experience in a mental health care setting. - Proficiency in leading and facilitating group therapy sessions. - American Heart Association BLS certification or completion of CPR/BLS certification within the first 30 days of hire. - Licensure as an LGPAT or LCPAT. Salary Range: $29 to $32 per hour Signet Health is an equal opportunity employer. The Behavioral Health Program at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center includes an adult inpatient unit, Partial Hospitalization Program, and a Behavioral Health section in the ED.,