Job Description
Art Therapist at UCHealth summary:
An Art Therapist at UCHealth evaluates and treats patients using art therapy techniques, primarily serving Palliative and Inpatient Behavioral Health units. They perform assessments, develop and implement therapeutic interventions, coordinate art therapy programs, document progress, and may supervise other art therapists or interns. This role requires a Master's degree, registration as an Art Therapist, and strong critical thinking skills to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHA Care Management
FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs. Provides care to Palliative and IP Behavioral Health units.
Responsibilities:
- Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and needs. Develops and implements therapeutic interventions appropriate to treatment goals.
- Performs interventions utilizing art therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age, condition, and needs of the patient or group served. Designs, coordinates and provides art therapy services and programs for a variety of patient and community populations.
- Documents patient information, therapy provided, feedback and results.
- Serves as a resource to the organization regarding art therapy. May supervise art therapists, students and interns.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Art Therapy.
- Registered as an Art Therapist (ATR). Preferred: Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). State licensure if required by law.
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UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):
- Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- 403(b) with employer matching contributions
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
- Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
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Keywords:
art therapy, patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, behavioral health, palliative care, mental health therapy, clinical documentation, patient care, program coordination, healthcare therapy
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,