Art Therapist

We are a psychiatric healthcare system, dedicated to providing mental healthcare for all, with seven locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, and two additional sites located in Rochester and Mankato. With a robust benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and great workplace culture, we value our employees and the work they do each day for our patients and families. Our services span the full continuum of care for patients, with a variety of roles and opportunities for job-seekers looking for more than a job, but a place where you can grow in your career.

Responsible to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the art therapy services for patients of PrairieCare. The Art Therapist provides a range of services to patients and seeks to enhance the functioning of patients.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide group art therapy and maintain art therapy supplies
• Facilitate individual sessions, as needed
• This position may work with children, adolescents, and adults and or a combination of both
• May need to provide coverage for other program therapists when absent or as the need arises (based on qualifications)
• Contribute observations informed by their unique training in the area of art therapy
• May be assigned supervision responsibilities for master level art therapy interns, based on qualifications

• • Requires master's degree in art therapy. Graduation from an accredited Art Therapy program and licensure as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) preferred, and progress towards LMFT or LPCC preferred
  • Two years experience in behavioral healthcare required
  • If not fully licensed, this position requires concurrent clinical supervision by a Registered Art Therapist (ATR or ATR-BC) until employee has obtained credentials approved by Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
  • Educated in gender, cultural, ethical and age appropriate care for the assigned department
  • Art Therapist will adhere to the ATCB Code of Professional Practice and The American Art Therapy Association's (AATA) Ethical Principles for Art Therapist, as well as, facility policies and procedures
  • Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
  • Communication skills necessary to communicate well both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations, make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances, and after training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients
  • Licensed to bill independently and maintain required malpractice insurance
  • ATR or ATR-BC required

  Compensation for this role ranges from $27-33 per hour depending on education and experience.

  We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

  Benefit options include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Paid time off including sick time
  • Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
  • 401K with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment

  PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

  PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.