Art Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Purpose and Function

Provides expressive art group therapies in a model compatible with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Support milieu setting/activities and coordinate the development and operations support of all Expressive Arts components of THIRA’s programming

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or related therapy field
• Experience facilitating Expressive Therapy groups and developing curriculum/activities
• Demonstrated competency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
• Experience and literacy with Electronic Medical Records systems
• Successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered with the Art Therapy Credentials Boards (ATCB), or license/credential eligible
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience
• Experience working in PHP, IOP, or IPU environment
• Valid WA state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to transport patients in company vehicles; successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment

Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Lead and oversee all patient expressive therapies groups
• Assist the PHP Manager with the coordination and development of the expressive therapy programs for IOP and PHP as needed
• Serve as point person for THIRA staff regarding Expressive Therapies operational questions and issues
• Maintain all current patients’ expressive art creations; create art portfolios for patients as needed
• Track and maintain expressive arts activity inventory; order supplies as needed and track in budget
• Prepare and clean up all expressive therapy spaces in adherence to the infection prevention and control guidelines as well as other cleanliness/safety standards
• Support crisis intervention services inclusive of de-escalating dysregulated patients and mediating conflicts between patients 
• Utilize Electronic Medical Records to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
• Provide supportive and DBT-skill based milieu intervention to patients, promoting application and generalization of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including other mental health therapists, prescribing clinicians, registered dieticians (RD), and nursing staff, regarding treatment planning, assessing progress, and discharge planning

Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff
• Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, training, and all other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture
• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e., computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Saturday through Friday work week.