ART THERAPIST- CHILD LIFE Job at CoperUniversity Health Care, Camden, NJ

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  • CoperUniversity Health Care
  • Camden, NJ

Job Description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

The Art Therapist will plan, organize, and provide therapy that creates a caring and therapeutic environment, addresses mental health needs of the patient, and positively impacts the patient’s/family’s reaction to hospitalization.

The Art Therapist will promote and encourage positive coping skills for patients/their families and will provide opportunities for growth and development through art, play, learning, and self-expression.

Responsibilities

1.Provides Art Therapy services in Pediatrics, PICU, and adult Psych units
2.Facilitates therapeutic interventions, individual and in groups, to promote normal growth and development, self-expression, emotional processing, coping with hospitalization, etc.
3.Assesses the psychosocial needs of patients/families and develops or adapts the plan of care as needed
4.Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health record
5.Works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care
6.Delegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises affiliated practicum students as needed
7.Complies with professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with the American Art Therapy Association

Experience Required

0-2 experience required, 3-5 years of experience preferred

Experience with children or in a medical setting preferred 

Education Requirements

Masters's degree in Art Therapy 

License/Certification Requirements

Registered Art Therapist- Provisional (ATR-P) required 

Registered Art Therapist / Board Certified (ATR or ATR-BC) preferred

Must obtain provisional credential within 6 months of hire, if new grad

Skills/Qualifications

Communcation-Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required

Knowledge of cognitive, social, and emotional development in children required

CPR-BLS preferred

Special Requirements

full time, 36 hours a week

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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