Art Therapist I PRN
Inova Health System - Falls Church, Virginia, us, 22040![Inova Health System](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The Art Therapist provides art therapy in a group and individual setting. Integrates clinical information related to cultural, clinical, ethnic, age and other factors into the plan of care. Provides a range of therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational programming and behavioral interventions (when indicated) to assist the patient/family in achieving the goals and objectives of the individualized service plan. Provides care coordination to ensure the patient and family receive and are subsequently referred to appropriate healthcare and community resources to optimize treatment/intervention outcomes. May participate in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitate groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis, chronic or life-limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach as needed.
This is a PRN position.
Job Responsibilities:
* When indicated by role, participates in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitates support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis and chronic or life-limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach as needed.* Provides documentation and performs administrative functions appropriate to the clinical role and/or department.* Adheres to Inova Health System's Culture of Safety and participates in maintaining a professional culture throughout the organization.* Strives to increase professional knowledge, develop expertise, and works toward licensure and certifications. Practices within the Code of Ethics. Participates in staff meetings and professional committees as assigned.
Experience:
* Internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment completed within 90 days of employment.
Education:
* Master's Degree - Art Therapy
Certifications:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.* Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months of hire.
Licensure: preferred but not required
* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP).