Creative Arts Therapist II

Brattleboro Retreat • Brattleboro, VT

3d

About The Position

Job Summary: Uses artistic methods, such as art, music, dance/movement, or drama to support mental health recovery and enhance emotional wellbeing of the inpatient population. Designs and implements group therapy sessions; collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a mental health field
• Credential from a national board, such as:
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Art Therapist (ATR or ATR-BC)
• Registered Expressive Art Therapist (REAT)
• Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT or BC-DMT)
• Registered Drama Therapist (RDT)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a mental health setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs via formal or informal methods to develop treatment goals.
• Develops and implements creative arts therapy interventions tailored to diverse populations, needs, and mental health conditions.
• Conducts group therapy sessions in accordance with professional scope and standards of practice; may conduct individual therapy sessions.
• Evaluates and documents progress and response to intervention.
• Modifies therapeutic approaches based on ongoing assessment.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and department standards.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice, therapeutic use of self, and a client-centered approach to guide patient interactions and clinical decisions.
• Contributes to treatment planning, offering professional expertise and observations of progress.
• Collaborates and communicates with treatment team and unit staff to ensure safety before, during, and after groups and activities.
• Follows hospital policies and practices, demonstrates knowledge of policies especially those concerning patient safety; demonstrates effective clinical judgement in patient care decisions.
• Demonstrates high levels of attention to detail in order to maintain a safe environment of care.
• Provides programming coverage for other department staff.
• Contributes to a culture of feedback, seeking opportunities to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates initiative and productivity by identifying and addressing programming issues in a timely manner, while suggesting and/or implementing solutions and alternatives.
• Demonstrates flexibility; able to adapt schedule to meet shifting inpatient needs based on acuity or other factors while maintaining fidelity to core programming schedule.
• Processes programming approaches with supervisor to continually improve skill set and troubleshoot barriers to success while implementing supports to improvement.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain credentials and demonstrate professional development
• As indicated, facilitates the exhibition of patient work.
• Participates in orienting new department staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of personal and shared spaces and supplies.
• Participates in maintaining supply inventory by monitoring stock and ordering materials.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level