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Creative Arts Therapist I

  • R-0000039607
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Human Services
  • Clinical & Research Support Services
  • Full Time
  • Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

Creative Arts Therapist I provides creative arts therapy (art therapy or music therapy) for patients throughout the hospital as assigned. These positions design and implement creative/expressive arts therapy interventions to meet the patients' treatment goals and documents the patients' response and progress towards the goals identified.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000271 CHS - Arts In Healing

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

  • Provides assessments and integrates appropriate Creative Arts Therapy interventions for assigned patient population; meeting the cognitive, physical, functional, and expressive needs of patients, patient families, and MUSC community.
  • Documents and maintains records, progress reports, and statistical information in appropriate formats while also fulfilling the Arts in Healing Program and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement standards.
  • Works collaboratively with select volunteers and Interns within the Arts in Healing Program.
  • Leads communication and education of the Arts in Healing Program goals, mission, and services to MUSC Health leaders, physicians, care team members, and the community.
  • Works collaboratively with the Office of Humanities, Development, Government Relations, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Diversity and Inclusion to ensure MUSC community needs are incorporated into the patient-centered Arts in Healing Program.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or music with an equivalency in music therapy, certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC); or Master’s degree in Art Therapy; Art Therapist registration (ATR) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board within one year of employment.  Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, creative, flexible, and resourceful. Ability to work collaboratively with care team members at all levels of the organization.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC); or Art therapist registration (ATR) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board within one year of employment. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider and certification in Safety Care within the first 30 days of employment required. 

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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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