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Art Therapist - Neurology

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 09, 2024
Description

The Art Therapist will be responsible for providing art therapy services primarily in a group setting, but occasionally on a one-on-one basis with participants at the MS Achievement Center in Neurology. The Art Therapist will facilitate therapeutic art sessions aimed at addressing the emotional, psychological, and cognitive needs of individuals living with multiple sclerosis. This role will involve documenting session progress, maintaining client records, and collaborating with the Executive Director to address any pertinent issues that may arise.

*This is a limited position that may convert to career.

Salary Range: $31.03 - $65.90 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

  • Registered Art Therapist
  • Three (3) years' experience as an Art Therapist working with serious medical illnesses, Neurology preferred

  • Experience and knowledge working with medical patients in an outpatient and/or inpatient medical environment with some exposure to Neurology
  • Skill in using computer database software to hold group Zoom sessions
    Ability to use computers, iPads, UCLA-issue phones and other devices

  • Collaborate and consult with other members of the multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of psychosocial and other rehabilitation
    related problems that arise in individuals at all phases of their
    neurological disease and treatments

  • Knowledge of most cancers and their treatments

  • Skills and knowledge to deliver psychosocial interventions in a medical setting

  • Skills required to facilitate individual, group and family art therapy sessions
  • Ability to convey warmth and caring in interpersonal interactions with patients and other members of the team

  • ATR-BC

  • Familiarity with Zoom platform
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