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Job Title:

Creative Arts Therapist Department:

Radiation Oncology Entity:

Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP)

Location:

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 3400

Spruce St Hours:

M-F, 8-4

30 with flexibility in hours based on operational need

Summary:

The Art Therapist in Radiation Oncology plays a vital role in enhancing the emotional well-being and overall treatment experience of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. This position provides individualized and group art therapy sessions to support patients in managing stress, anxiety, and the emotional challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through the use of creative expression, the therapist fosters a safe space for coping and communication, promoting resilience and psychological healing.

Responsibilities:

Assesses patient needs and develops individualized art therapy sessions that are meant to promote self-expression, reduce distress, facilitate coping, or enhance development. Provides art therapy services, assesses patient response, and modifies plans over time in response to patient progress. Educate patients and caregivers about the therapeutic benefits of creative expression. Support patients in processing emotions such as fear, grief, and uncertainty associated with diagnosis and treatment. Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and communicate patient progress and emotional needs to providers. Collaborate with other caregivers or refer patients for more specialized services. Track outcomes, patient feedback, and engagement data to support quality improvement and reporting for stakeholders and donors. Maintain accurate documentation of sessions and patient interactions. Ensure program adherence to hospital policies, ethical standards, and grant/donor requirements. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to participate in clinical research, program evaluation, and scholarly activities that advance the evidence base for art therapy as a therapeutic support for oncology patients and contribute to innovation in patient-centered cancer care. Provide art therapy sessions to clinical and administrative staff working at Penn Medicine. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures. Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Bachelor of Arts or Science Creative Art or any field related to art therapy and/or counseling (Required) Or a master's or higher-level degree acceptable. And 2+ years' experience with behavioral health patients (preferred) We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.