- Assesses, prioritizes, individualizes, and evaluates plan of care based on patient/family developmental, emotional, and coping needs.
- Provides services to patients or family members in group or individual therapy sessions, using developmentally appropriate art/music/movement experiences to assess and meet psychosocial or physical needs as it relates to their illness and/or medical treatment.
- Demonstrates, explains and/or provides stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping.
- Assists patients and family members in coping with the stresses associated with illness and/or the health care experience through developing therapeutic, supportive relationships which foster a sense of empowerment and self-esteem.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to integrate goals and plans to promote optimal patient care that is family-centered, developmentally appropriate, psychosocially sound, and in alignment with CHOP's ICARE values.
- Provides training, supervision, and feedback to creative arts therapy practicum students and volunteers.
- Demonstrates compliance with patient care documentation and Hospital policies.
- Participates in tasks, initiatives, and/or committees that support departmental operations and/or enhances one's professional development.
- Serves as a financial steward by implementing cost effective programming, adhering to budget constraints, and supporting efforts to raise funds through donor contributions.
- Master's Degree Creative Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, or Counseling and Art Therapy Required
- Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development.
- Experience working with infants, children, and adolescents.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently.
- Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
- Work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others.
- Perform work according to CHOP policies and procedures, professional standards of care, and applicable laws.
- Ability to set goals, prioritize, and achieve results in accordance with the highest standards.
- Provides care with sensitivity and respect.
- Advances care through development of new ideas and technology.
- Promotes teamwork to achieve CHOP's mission.
- Art Therapy Board Certified (AT-BC) - Art Therapy Credentials Board - upon hire - Preferred or
- Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC) - The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) - upon hire - Preferred or
- Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) - American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) - upon hire - Preferred
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Music Therapist or Art Therapist - Philadelphia, United States - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Description
SHIFT:
Day (United States of America)
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.
CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
This role will support Child/Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry at CHOP's Cedar Avenue location.
The Creative Arts Therapist functions as a member of the healthcare team and practices at the beginner level. The Creative Arts Therapist is specifically trained as an Art, Music, or Dance/Movement Therapist for the clinical use of creative arts or expressive arts therapy interventions with patients of all ages to promote emotional, social, and physical health and to assist patients/families in their coping with illness, injury, disability, and hospital/healthcare experiences.
What you will do
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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