Art Therapist - Four Diamonds Child Life

Art Therapist

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 0.90 Shift: Day Hours: 8:30a - 5:00p

Summary Of Position:

The Art Therapist will provide comprehensive services with consideration to theoretical approaches and evidenced based practices to both pediatric patients and families in Penn State Children's Hospital as well as adult patients and families in the Penn State Cancer Institute. These services will support goals of care and work to meet the emotional, physical, cognitive, social and cultural needs of patients and families. Previous experience working as an Art Therapist in a medical setting would be beneficial.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an AATA (American Art Therapy Association) or CAAHEP approved institution.

Hold an ATR-P (Provisional Registered Art Therapist) credential through the Art Therapy Credentials Board with a supervision plan in place to meet requirements to apply for an ATR (Registered Art Therapist) credential and later sit for a board exam. If candidate does not hold an ATR-P, candidate must be eligible for ATR-P.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Art Therapy experience in a healthcare setting and Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist preferred (ATR-BC).

Why Penn State Health?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Why Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

You Take Care Of Them. We'll Take Care Of You. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained