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Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older. It’s Kosair Charities Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country.
The hospital was the nation’s first behavioral health care center to open a retail pharmacist operated, long-acting injection clinic. The clinic was established to help people adhere to prescribed medications for behavioral health conditions, such as substance use and psychotic disorders. Our Mission As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
The Art Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to child, adolescent, and adult patients utilizing art and other expressive therapies to address interpersonal issues that cause emotional distress. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and enrollment in Art Therapy MA program Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and successful completion during new hire orientation.
BLS required from American Heart Association
Masters degree from accredited AATA approved program or non-AATA approved program with a minimum of 18 credits in specified art therapy coursework. OR, significant progress towards MA from ATTA approved program or non-AATA approved program with min of 18 credits in art therapy coursework. Benefits & Perks Competitive Pay & Benefits Options Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner401K with Employer Match Additional
About the role
The Art Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to child, adolescent, and adult patients utilizing art and other expressive therapies to address interpersonal issues that cause emotional distress.