Art Therapist- Child Life

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Job Ttitle: Art Therapist- Child Life

Company: Cooper University Health Care


Description: The Art Therapist will plan, organize, and provide therapy that creates a caring and therapeutic environment, addresses mental health needs of the patient, and positively impacts the patient’s/family’s reaction to hospitalization.The Art Therapist will promote and encourage positive coping skills for patients/their families and will provide opportunities for growth and development through art, play, learning, and self-expression.Responsibilities1.Provides Art Therapy services in Pediatrics, PICU, and adult Psych units
2.Facilitates therapeutic interventions, individual and in groups, to promote normal growth and development, self-expression, emotional processing, coping with hospitalization, etc.
3.Assesses the psychosocial needs of patients/families and develops or adapts the plan of care as needed
4.Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health record
5.Works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care
6.Delegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises affiliated practicum students as needed
7.Complies with professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with the American Art Therapy AssociationExperience Required0-2 experience required, 3-5 years of experience preferredExperience with children or in a medical setting preferredEducation RequirementsMasters’s degree in Art TherapyLicense/Certification RequirementsRegistered Art Therapist- Provisional (ATR-P) requiredRegistered Art Therapist / Board Certified (ATR or ATR-BC) preferredMust obtain provisional credential within 6 months of hire, if new gradSkills/QualificationsCommuncation-Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers requiredKnowledge of cognitive, social, and emotional development in children requiredCPR-BLS preferredSpecial Requirementsfull time, 36 hours a weekSalary Min ($)USD $21.00Salary Max ($)USD $34.00

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Location: Camden, NJ

Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:37:33 GMT


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