Art Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West Pavilion

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Summary :

Department : Art / Music / Recreation Therapy

Schedule : Friday, Saturday and Sunday Day shift hours.

Starting Pay : 23.86 / hr

Location : S. Grand Ave, Saint Louis University Hospital

Art Therapist Develops and implements art therapy treatment plans.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts patient assessments and establishes art therapy treatment goals.
• Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of art therapy interventions.
• Coordinates therapeutic art activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization.
• Provides patients with information regarding resources and therapeutic art activities in the community.
• Coordinates patient care with other members of the healthcare team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Art Therapy or related field

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use / data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Work Shift :

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department : BHS - 4W

BHS - 4W

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
30+ days ago