ART THERAPIST (CERT)

Responsibilities

Talbott Recover Center

Art Therapist

Talbott Recovery is currently looking for a PRN Therapist.  At Talbott Recovery we focus on patient-centered care and a personal individualized approach, upholding a high standard of innovative treatment and compassionate attention to each individual patient's needs. Our integrated program addresses the needs of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our system of care is personalized and we are committed to providing and promoting evidence-based treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders through clinical services, education, and research. Our purpose is to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. Visit us online: https://talbottcampus.com/

Benefits for Therapist include:

• Caring, challenging, and Rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with Matching Funds
• Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

What do our current Therapists like about working at Talbott Recovery?

• Team Collaboration
• Watching the patient growth and development
• Beautiful modern Campus
• Highly talented Clinical Team
• Diverse Clientele

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial and art‑based assessments to evaluate client needs, strengths, and therapeutic goals
• Develop, implement, and review individualized and group art therapy treatment plans
• Facilitate art therapy sessions using a variety of media and techniques to support emotional expression, insight, coping, and regulation
• Interpret and integrate artwork, client feedback, and clinical observations into ongoing treatment planning
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, educators, and case managers
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards in accordance with professional guidelines
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations and follow established safety and reporting protocols
• Maintain a safe, organized, and therapeutic studio environment
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, trainings, and continuing education activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy or Art Therapy‑related field from an accredited program
• Credentialed or credential‑eligible as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure where required
• Completion of supervised clinical hours as required for credentialing
• Strong understanding of therapeutic theory, ethics, and clinical documentation
• Proficiency in working with diverse populations and presenting concerns
• Board Certification (ATR‑BC)
• Dual licensure (e.g., LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
• Experience working in healthcare, mental health, education, or residential treatment settings
• Training in trauma‑informed care, mindfulness‑based approaches, or expressive therapies
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Scope of Practice Statement

The Art Therapist provides clinical mental health services through art‑based interventions within their professional scope and credentials. This role may diagnose and treat mental health conditions only if appropriately licensed and authorized under state law and organizational policy.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move during therapy sessions
• Ability to handle art materials and supplies
• Ability to maintain focus and emotional presence during sessions involving sensitive content

Work Environment

• Clinical, educational, residential, or community‑based setting
• May include individual and group therapy formats

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449