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Overview Art Therapist – Apply! Position Details Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Child Life Prog Grants Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8:30am-5pm Category: Child Life/Teachers Posting #: 970225 Employee Type: Full-Time The position will develop, coordinate, and administer art therapy services to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of patients and families at Phoenix Children\'s. Position Duties Provides comprehensive art therapy services for patients and families that meet emotional, physical, cognitive, social/cultural and communicative needs. Performs assessments of patients and families to identify needs to establish short and/or long term goals. Provides art therapy interventions that are goal-oriented and patient/family focused. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and modifies care based on results. Collaborates as a member of the healthcare team by integrating art therapy into the care of the patient. Documents art therapy interventions in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner, including initial assessment, progress notes, treatment plan and outcomes. Engages in effective communication with child life staff, psychology, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team on clinical care planning and issues revealed through art therapy sessions. Provides educational in-services about art therapy throughout the hospital, including individual departments, medical staff, grand rounds, etc. Maintains accurate art therapy session statistics for quality assurance. Adheres to infection prevention and other safety standards in maintenance and ordering of art therapy supplies and in clinical practice. Builds relationships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders for special events and program growth. Supervises volunteers and interns providing art-based interventions. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children\'s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and indicate whether you meet each requirement. Education Masters degree with specialty training in Art Therapy Experience 1-3 years experience providing art therapy services Experience planning and providing art activities with children Experience providing art therapy in a pediatric hospital setting Special Skills Excellent artistic abilities, creativity, imagination, enthusiasm Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills Additional Requirements Certification as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) (granted by the ATCB) Certification as board certified art therapist (ATR - BC) (granted by the ATCB) Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position Registered Art Therapist - Required Basic Life Support - Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills - Constantly Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluids Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply. I Agree. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Wellness and Fitness Services Hospitals and Health Care Medical Practices #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's

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