What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Therapist/UKHC position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Art Therapist/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49928 |
| Working Title | Art Therapist - Kentucky Children's Hospital - BHU |
| Department Name | M7200: Integrative Medicine & Health |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 10 |
| Salary Range | $48,360-81,328/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | MS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Art Therapist Registered-Board Certified national designation (ATR-BC) and Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) or Licensed Professional Art Therapist Associate (LPATA) in Kentucky |
| Physical Requirements | Walking some distances, occasionally sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25 lbs; |
| Shift | Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Possibility of evening or weekend hours. |
| Job Summary | The Clinical Art Therapist will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical duties on in Kentucky Children’s Hospital including the new Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit and Pediatric Pain Management in conjunction with the Creative Arts Therapies team, the BHU team, and Pediatric Pain team. The position will provide a patient centered experience when conducting art therapy with adolescent and pediatric psychiatric and medical populations; enhance patient experience by monitoring and responding to therapeutic evaluative information; respond to customer service issues in a timely manner, and maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation. May align the activities of students and interns with patient outcomes as assigned. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Art therapy theory and Practice; Communication skills (oral and written); Organization; Time Management; Problem Solving; Flexibility; Work independently as well as within a team; Dependability. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s degree in art therapy and 1 year or more years related experience. |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/30/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Salary : $48,360 - $81,328
