Job Description

Nemours is seeking a full-time Art Therapist to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.

The Art Therapist provides direct assessment and clinical interventions to patients and families in

alignment with all Art Therapy competencies identified by the American Art Therapy Association and are

credentialed by the ATCB (Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.). Art Therapists supports children, teens,

and family members in the healthcare setting by providing interventions that promote ongoing medical

and psychosocial goals. The Art Therapist utilizes evidence based practice to plan, organize, and direct

art therapy interventions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide trauma informed

family centered care.

Essential Functions

1. Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by

employee's supervisor.

2. Cultivate clinical competency knowledge areas by maintaining board certification.

3. Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and effectively navigate fast

paced, demanding environments while maintaining high level of customer service.

4. Hold strong competence in creative arts and child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with

departmental mission and vision.

5. Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all ages

while individualizing care for each patient.

6. Actively promote a department culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion and represent all

ages and abilities.

7. Serve as a representative of the department on unit based committees, articulating the therapeutic

and clinical nature of the work done by department staff. Representation on hospital projects with

approval by department leadership.

8. Remain up to date and current with all departmental education and Nemours mandatory

requirements.

9. Assess and prioritize child/family needs for art therapy interventions to address emotional, social,

mental, and physical conditions that they are experiencing in the hospital setting

Requirements

Master's Degree

Must obtain ATR Board Certification within 6 months of hire date and maintain board certification

after credentialing with no lapse

Six months to one year of experience required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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