Art Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking an Art Therapist to provide school-based services for a local school district in Frederick County, MD. This itinerant position offers approximately 18 hours per week, serving students across all grade levels. Enjoy a flexible schedule, a diverse caseload, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive school environment.

Perks:

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy offers job stability and opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
• 1099 independent contractor position offering greater flexibility.
• Consistent on-site and off-site mentorship from Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
• School-Based Academy provides the support and community new school-based therapists need to feel confident and successful.
• Access to our Lending Library, featuring an extensive collection of testing tools and assessment materials available to borrow.
• Access to the Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for resources, innovative programming, caseload support, and professional collaboration.
• Access to our private Kelly Pediatric Therapy Facebook group to connect with fellow therapists, share resources, and receive updates.
• Robust referral bonus program.
• Supportive, collaborative, and fun team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group art therapy services to students with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on student needs and IEP goals, when applicable.
• Use creative arts interventions to promote emotional expression, self-regulation, coping skills, and social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, psychologists, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and parent conferences as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, and service logs in accordance with district and state requirements.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on individual needs and outcomes.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive therapeutic environment that encourages creativity and personal growth.
• Follow all school district policies, professional ethics, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties related to student services as assigned.

Company Profile:

Backed by the strength of Kelly, Kelly Pediatric Therapy is a leading nationwide provider of pediatric therapy and related services dedicated to delivering high-quality care while supporting and retaining exceptional clinicians. As the number of students receiving services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) continues to grow, so does the need for experienced professionals who are passionate about helping children succeed.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, education-based therapy services that empower students to reach their full potential. We're proud to partner with dedicated clinicians who share our commitment to making a lasting impact in the lives of children. Together, we help students access their education, overcome challenges, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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