Art Therapist I- PRN

Art Therapist I- PRN

The Art Therapist I provides foundational art therapy services to children and adolescents in clinic-based and/or inpatient medical settings. Under general supervision, this role implements developmentally appropriate and therapeutic art-making experiences to support emotional expression, stress reduction, and coping during hospitalization. The Art Therapist I fosters positive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff while contributing to a healing and supportive environment. This role focuses on building core clinical skills and professional competencies within the art therapy program. PRN- As Needed

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master's degree in Art Therapy (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to relate to diverse patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Competency with age-specific needs from childhood through young adulthood.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Eligible for ATR-BC (Board-Certified Art Therapist) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities Duties & Responsibilities

Provides art therapy services to patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing developmentally appropriate and therapeutic interventions; documents assessments and treatment according to departmental and regulatory standards. Participates in departmental and psychosocial rounds to support coordinated, patient- and family-centered care. Collaborates with hospital staff and programs to ensure integrated services and to address patient needs within the scope of the role. Assists in providing support to art therapy students as appropriate, under the guidance of senior clinicians. Supports program sustainability activities as needed, including assisting with grant-related tasks, contributing to fundraising efforts, and helping maintain program materials and resources. Supports data collection for service.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification: Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication: Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving: Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility: Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety: Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job: Non-Clinical Professional

Organization: Cntr for Cancer_ Blood Dsordrs

Position Status: R (Regular)-O - PRN

Shift: Day

Work Schedule: 40

Job Posting: May 26, 2026, 12:51:30 PM

Full-Time Salary Range: $57,200-$95,347.2