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Sutter Health

Art Therapist

Sutter Health, Sacramento, California, us, 94204


Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Provides art therapy services to individual, group and family therapy. Assesses, plans and implements art therapy interventions in both individual and group formats. Organize and conduct music, art, recreation, or other therapy programs, depending on specialty, following all policies and procedures. Provides consultation to other team members with specific representation of the members within the families served.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

* Master's: Art therapy or in counseling/social work with concentration in art therapy.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

* 5 years recent relevant experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

* MFCC-Marriage Family Child Counselor* or LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker* or ATR-Registered Art Therapist* or ATC-Certified Art Therapist* or APCC- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor* or ATP-Art Therapy Practitioner accredited by IPHM* BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

* Clinical assessment skills. knowledge of art therapy theory and practice.* Knowledge and skills in utilizing the visual arts as therapeutic modalities with children, adolescents, and adults.* Knowledge and skills necessary to provide therapeutic interventions to the age-specific needs of children and adolescents.* Ability to gather and assess data reflective of the child's and family's developmental stage.* Knowledge of child abuse report requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical art therapy practice.* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.* Must demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to function in the context of team care.* Ability to set up and disassemble supports/equipment/supplies for art therapy groups.* Ability to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.* Ability to deals with a challenging work environment from time demands and conflicting priorities.* Maintains a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.* Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events.* Ability to communicate with possibly disoriented, combative patients.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

4

Days of the Week:

Thursday, Tuesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

0

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $51.82 to $69.94 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.