Job Description
Job Description Designs, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive program for individuals in emotional distress which integrates the principles and theories of art therapy.
Responsibilities 1. PATIENT CARE
a. Integrates and applies the principles and theories of Art Therapy in the health care environment by utilizing knowledge of art media, art and art therapy theory, the creative process, art and community resources as applied to theories of growth, development and therapy to ensure high quality mental health services are provided. Advances the quality and scope of Art Therapy services.
b. Explores, assesses patient needs and evaluates functioning, considering patient's overall skills, deficits and levels of motivation as related to departmental coping skills addressed. Completes timely assessments. Develops timely and effective plans of care. Updates/adapts plans of care to accommodate changing patient needs. In addition to departmental Activity Therapy assessments, conducts specialized Art Therapy assessments and or other specialized assessments as needed.
c. Develops therapeutic relationships. Provides care to patients in a manner that considers patient safety, comfort and therapeutic environment in a caring and respectful manner. Expresses genuine interest in patient progress, addressing individual patient needs with compassion and high quality care. Adapts conventional Art Therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out therapeutic activity. Develops separate programming for special needs patients who are unable to benefit from group sessions. Intervenes to promote optimal functioning. Monitors patient behavior, symptoms and reactions in a professional manner and promptly reports pertinent information to appropriate personnel and does needed follow-up.
d. Completes daily charting, addressing patient responses to coping skills taught, interventions made, progress toward treatment objectives and significant patient behaviors. Also expedites documentation regarding patient care in units books, AT stats sheets and reports as assigned in a manner consistent with departmental policies and procedures and health care standards of the hospital.
2. COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP
a. Manages assigned case load. Conducts assigned sessions in a timely manner within the parameters of Art Therapy, other areas of expertise and within Activity Therapy in general.
b. Provides assistance in covering weekend, evening, holiday and seasonal functions, disaster and recovery teams and maintains flexibility in adapting to schedule changes.
c. Develops effective working relationships. Actively participates in and contributes to treatment team meetings, initiates, develops and implements department functions in conjunction with units and departmental needs. Collaborates with team by making recommendations/structuring overall services from the standpoint of Art Therapy and educating team about own discipline. Serves as liaison between the Activity Therapy department and units represented.
d. Supervises students, peers, others as assigned in accordance with hospital, departmental and school policies. Assists other disciplines in appropriate applications of the Activity Therapy services. Consults with other disciplines to expand own knowledge base and coordinate delivery of services.
3. QUALITY AND REGULATORY
a. Contributes to departmental and hospital Performance Improvement initiatives.
b. Expands, develops and improves programs and services according to departmental and hospital plans and as needs arise. Takes initiative in recognizing and addressing needs in keeping with best practices and current trends for optimal healthcare.
c. Observes and adheres to all hospital and departmental policies, procedures and standards of safety, quality and infection control. Submits accurate and timely safety event reports and uses these as an opportunity to explore options for improved and safer processes.
d. Meets all hospital and continuing education requirements. Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff education programs, approved continuing education courses, specialized skills training programs and other educational opportunities. Shares own expertise formally and informally to further the quality of education and personal growth of staff and students and others.
4. SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, REGULATORY
a. Submits timely orders for supplies and equipment, maintains appropriate quantities for therapy services. Performs routine maintenance on supplies and equipment. Submits orders for repair and upkeep of equipment.
b. Maintains supplies and equipment in orderly accessible manner. Educates patients and staff on safe use, care and storage of supplies and equipment used in Art Therapy. Maintains a safe, sanitary and functional environment. Is a good steward of resources; uses them in a prudent and efficient manner.
c. Maintains unit leisure inventories as scheduled and appropriate for the population served.
d. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications Education
Master's Degree in Art Therapy
Licensure
ATR;or on track for art therapy registration; BLS
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Afternoon shift,