Job Summary:
The Psychiatric Art Therapist assesses and evaluates patient needs and interests through various means relative to Recreational and/or Social Adjustment with the expectation to affect improvement in the patient's physical, mental and social well-being. The Art Therapist plans and conducts activities for clients/patients groups, working individually or as a member of the treatment team. The position will also assist patient in leisure activities to engage and improve mind, body, and spirit, and patient adjustment to life with disease injury or disability, analyzing and reporting behavioral patterns to the treatment team or others. Must be able to therapeutically deescalate and work with patients who are aggressive and potentially violent. Develop and implement individualized therapy plan and execute it keeping everyone abreast of progress through written and verbal reports and through documentation in the medical record. Plan and schedule patient therapy based on indivi...