Creative Art Therapist Job at UC Health in Arvada

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO: Aurora

Department: UCHA Care Management

FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:
Join our dedicated team as an Art Therapist where you will evaluate and treat diverse patient populations, playing a vital role in their therapeutic journey.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients to identify therapy needs.
• Utilize imaginative art therapy techniques tailored to the age and condition of individual patients or groups.
• Design and implement engaging art therapy programs for various patient and community groups.
• Document patient sessions, including therapy provided, feedback, and outcomes.
• Act as a resource for the organization on art therapy practices. May oversee and mentor other art therapists, interns, and students.
• Exercise critical thinking and decisive judgement while adapting to a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in Art Therapy.
• Certification: 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. Relevant life support certification may be required.
• Experience: None required.

At UC Health, we are committed to improving lives through learning, healing, and human connection. We reward our workforce generously with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and family medical leave
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Short and long-term disability insurance options
• Wellness programs and resources
• Voluntary benefits like flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and more
• Education benefits covering tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs

Loan Repayment:
UC Health is eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, providing support and guidance in managing student loans for potential forgiveness.

We encourage talented individuals to apply for this rewarding position which remains open until the right candidate is identified. UC Health values the diversity that each employee brings, firmly committing to equal opportunity employment practices.