Creative Arts Therapist Job at Hartford HealthCare at Home, Westport, CT

  • Hartford HealthCare at Home
  • Westport, CT

Job Description

Creative Arts Therapist

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility specializing in care for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders. St. Vincent's Medical Center is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and part of one of the largest providers of mental health services at several locations in Connecticut.

Job Summary

Develops and implements group therapy programming in accordance with the patient's treatment plan and goals. Works within the Department of Rehabilitation Services to provide direct clinical care to children, adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities

Conducts patient assessments and establishes recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals. Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions. Coordinates therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization. Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community. Facilitates activity and therapy group-based programming in accordance with patient's treatment plan and goals. Participates in planning processes and clinical programming based on evidence-based initiatives. Work closely with attending psychiatrist and other members of the treatment team to initiate and implement treatment plan specific to the needs and goals of each patient.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in therapeutic recreation, art therapy, movement therapy, music therapy, social work, counseling, or other related human service field. At least 1-year experience in behavioral health particularly inpatient, required (internship experiences applicable)

We take great care of careers. Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top-notch organization: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs With 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Regular Standard Hours Per Week : 1 Schedule : Per Diem (1 hour) Shift Details : Per diem role responsible for providing coverage as needed, including weekend shifts.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Internship, Shift work

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