Art Therapist

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Position Details

Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Child Life Prog Grants
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8:30am-5pm
Category: Child Life/Teachers
Posting #: 970225
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position will develop, coordinate, and administer art therapy services to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of patients and families at Phoenix Children's.

Position Duties

  • Provides comprehensive art therapy services for patients and families that meet emotional, physical, cognitive, social/cultural and communicative needs.
    1. Performs assessments of patients and families to identify needs to establish short and/or long term goals.
    2. Provides art therapy interventions that are goal-oriented and patient/family focused.
    3. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and modifies care based on results.
    4. Collaborates as a member of the healthcare team by integrating art therapy into the care of the patient.
  • Documents art therapy interventions in patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
    1. Documentation will include initial assessment and progress notes.
    2. Documentation will include treatment plan and outcomes.
    3. Effective communication with child life staff, psychology, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team on clinical care planning and issues revealed through art therapy sessions.
  • Provides educational in-services about art therapy throughout the hospital, to include: individual departments, medical staff, grand rounds, etc.
  • Maintains accurate art therapy session statistics in quality assurance efforts.
  • Adheres to infection prevention and control and other safety standards in the maintenance and ordering of art therapy supplies and in clinical practice.
  • Builds relationships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders for special events and program growth.
  • Supervises volunteers and interns providing art based interventions.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Masters degree with specialty training in Art Therapy
Required

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. 1-3 years experience providing art therapy services
Required
2. Experience planning and providing art activities with children.
Required
3. Experience providing art therapy in a pediatric hospital setting.
Preferred

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Excellent artistic abilities, creativity, imagination, enthusiasm
Required
2. Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills
Required

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Certification as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) (granted by the ATCB)
Required
2. Certification as board certified art therapist (ATR - BC) (granted by the ATCB)
Preferred
3. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
Required

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. Registered Art Therapist - Required
2. Basic Life Support - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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