Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryJob SummaryExperienced Art Therapist provides inpatient functional assessments to patients across the lifespan and facilitates individual and group clinical programming utilizing an art therapy framework in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment teamDirect patient careConducts a functional assessment in relation to the patientrsquos reason for admission to support making recommendations of group topics general safety milieu engagement and transition planningPlans organizes and implements individual and group treatment activities using a variety of best practice art therapy techniques and interventions in alignments with the multidisciplinary treatment team planProvides enhanced individual support on to patients identified by the clinical team under the guidance of the department supervisorMaintains timely patient centered documentation that reflects the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agenciesComplete clinical and art therapy related programming under the supervision of the department supervisorClinical excellenceCollaborates with the interdisciplinary team to determine the appropriate creative therapy services for individual patients art music group etcEngages with licensed art therapist and department supervisor for ongoing development of clinical skills and guidance in approaching treatment methodology with intention of achieving full independent clinical licensureWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryJob SummaryExperienced Art Therapist provides inpatient functional assessments to patients across the lifespan and facilitates individual and group clinical programming utilizing an art therapy framework in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment teamDirect patient careConducts a functional assessment in relation to the patientrsquos reason for admission to support making recommendations of group topics general safety milieu engagement and transition planningPlans organizes and implements individual and group treatment activities using a variety of best practice art therapy techniques and interventions in alignments with the multidisciplinary treatment team planProvides enhanced individual support on to patients identified by the clinical team under the guidance of the department supervisorMaintains timely patient centered documentation that reflects the patient and client systemsrsquo pertinent information for assessment interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third party agenciesComplete clinical and art therapy related programming under the supervision of the department supervisorClinical excellenceCollaborates with the interdisciplinary team to determine the appropriate creative therapy services for individual patients art music group etcEngages with licensed art therapist and department supervisor for ongoing development of clinical skills and guidance in approaching treatment methodology with intention of achieving full independent clinical licensureMasterrsquos degree in Art Therapy or Masterrsquos degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy concentration or other related fieldValid Provisional certification as an art therapist ATR PLMSW LPC A LMFT A CADCComputer proficientAbility to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely mannerExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityFocused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safetyDevelops and maintains cultural competence with an understanding of the history traditions values and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision making Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into their practiceWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical vision and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireTuition AssistanceDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentMasterrsquos degree in Art Therapy or Masterrsquos degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy concentration or other related fieldValid Provisional certification as an art therapist ATR PLMSW LPC A LMFT A CADCComputer proficientAbility to assess problems determine solutions and make decisions within a timely mannerExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityFocused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safetyDevelops and maintains cultural competence with an understanding of the history traditions values and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision making Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into their practiceWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical vision and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireTuition AssistanceDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment