Travel Mental Health
Trenton, NJ
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Art Therapist
Trenton, NJ

Guaranteed Hour:   40
Time Type:    7:00am-3:30pm (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Unit Description
Mental Health Inpatient

Additional Information
Art Therapist – Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
Mandatory every other weekend rotation
Requirements:
AHA BLS certification required
Must be licensed or certified as an Art Therapist
Minimum one (1) year of previous experience in a behavioral health setting
Essential Functions
Conducts allied therapy and psychoeducational groups, primarily providing group psychotherapy using therapeutic interventions that facilitate both non-verbal and verbal communication.
Performs comprehensive clinical assessments and develops individualized treatment plans to promote stabilization and recovery in adult and geriatric psychiatric populations.
Completes allied clinical therapy assessments for admitted patients and maintains accurate, timely documentation of all services rendered.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
Provides patient education, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support as needed.
Orders and maintains group therapy supplies within established budget parameters, at the discretion of the manager.
Communicates and coordinates care with representatives of other disciplines to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
Participates in unit-based activities, continuing education, performance improvement initiatives, staff meetings, conferences, and agency-sponsored educational programs.

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