Art Therapist - FLEX

Art TherapistIt's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - WentzvilleWorker Type: PRNJob Highlights:Day Shift-8:30AM-5:00PMPRN rolePrimarily for Weekend Shifts with an occasion to work Monday-FridayJob Summary:Develops and implements art therapy treatment plans.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESConducts patient assessments and establishes art therapy treatment goals.Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of art therapy interventions.Coordinates therapeutic art activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization.Provides patients with information regarding resources and therapeutic art activities in the community.Coordinates patient care with other members of the healthcare team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONMaster's degree in Art Therapy or related fieldEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSResuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, WisconsinArt Therapist - Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeBenefits:Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.