Primary Location:
Peace - LouisvilleAddress:
2020 Newburg Rd.Louisville, KY 40205Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Job Description Summary:
To provide expressive art and/or music processes to assess and treat clients with emotional, cognitive, physical, and/or developmental needs and disorders.The expressive therapist chooses materials and interventions appropriate to their client’s needs, and designs sessions to achieve therapeutic goals and objectives. The expressive therapist maintains appropriate records and periodic reports on client progress as required by department guidelines and professional standards; participates in professional staff meetings and conferences and provide information and consultation regarding the patient’s clinical progress.
Job Description:
To provide expressive art and/or music processes to assess and treat clients with emotional, cognitive, physical, and/or developmental needs and disorders.
The expressive therapist chooses materials and interventions appropriate to their client’s needs, and designs sessions to achieve therapeutic goals and objectives. The expressive therapist maintains appropriate records and periodic reports on client progress as required by department guidelines and professional standards; participates in professional staff meetings and conferences and provide information and consultation regarding the patient’s clinical progress.
Additional Job Description:
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
Art therapists require a master’s degree; music therapists must possess a minimum of bachelor’s degree in music therapy.
Board certification for both music or art therapy preferred; required by the end of first year of employment.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR required.
NVCI certification required, including team control and transport, upon hire and annually while an employee of psychiatric services.
Experience (required and preferred):
One year Expressive (Art or Music) therapy in a mental health setting preferred.