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Art Therapist-Cancer & Hematology Center
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An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$57,757 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Art Therapist-Cancer & Hematology Center Texas Children's Hospital - 4.1 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications ATR-BC Master's degree Full Job Description We are searching for The Faris Foundation Art Therapist for the Cancer and Hematology Center - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will implement and provide a rt t herapy to help meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of children in a health care setting. The Faris Foundation Art Therapist also provides opportunities for children to gain a sense of mastery, offering learning experiences, and encouraging family and peer interaction. Think you've got what it takes? Requirements Master's degree required ATR-BC certification from the Art Therapy Credentials Board required 2 years of Art Therapy experience Previous employment in health care, a health care specialization in schooling or a field work practicum in health care preferred Responsibilities Conducts formal and informal developmental assessments of psychosocial needs of patients and families for inpatients as evidenced by documentation in the medical record Assesses coping styles of patient and families during introduction of service to develop therapeutic plan of care that incorporates patient and family needs, interests and abilities Provides interventions that increase emotional support to patients and families during identified stress points in order to facilitate adaptive coping Plans and implements developmentally appropriate interventions according to the therapeutic plan developed to meet specific patient care goals Provides at least one programming in service regarding arts therapy and its benefits to an interdisciplinary team yearly Communicates the benefits of arts therapy to the health care team, as evidenced by participation in interdisciplinary rounds, unit based projects, and/or daily report Reviews Arts Therapy program yearly with leader to determine process or program improvements Participates in the development and education of creative arts therapy programming by sitting on departmental committee and/or task force