Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT (Full Time/Towson/Child Unit & Center for Eating Disorders)

Responsibilities:

• Plan, structure, coordinate, execute and evaluate art psychotherapy sessions and other programming groups based on the specific needs and diagnosis of the patient population.


• Evaluate and record patients' progress in the medical record.


• Contribute clinical input in treatment team meetings and diagnostic conferences.


• Conduct orientation and in-service programs in art therapy for students and staff as requested.


• May provide clinical supervision to LGPATs (applies to LCPATs only)

Work Schedule:

• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to facilitate programming.


• This position will be needed for both our Child & Center for Eating Disorder Units.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in art therapy from an accredited college or university; depending on assignment may be required to have education/training specific to age and diagnosis of patient population


• Must have or be eligible for a Maryland State license as a Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapist (LGPAT) or Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT) at time of hire and throughout tenure in position


• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills


• Must be eligible for a Sheppard Pratt driver's license in order to transport patients as needed.  If you have 2 or more points on your driving record you may not qualify for this license.