Art Therapist

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital

1 month ago

Malden, Massachusetts$36.35/hrFull TimeRecreation Therapist

Job Description

About the Role

Join Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital as a Art Therapist – Behavioral Health, Tuesday-Saturday in United States. Overview Full-time Art Therapist, Tuesday-Saturday shift Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.

Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.

Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.

Master’s degree preferred.

Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.

Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $63K - $76K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital as a Art Therapist – Behavioral Health, Tuesday-Saturday.

Key Skills

Activity AssessmentTreatment PlanningLeisure EducationActivity FacilitationPatient InstructionSocial Skills TrainingActivity ModificationPatient ObservationEmpathyDe-escalationRestraint CertificationFirst Aid

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Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital lists compensation for this psychologist position at $63k to $76k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $36 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Malden, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Activity Assessment, Treatment Planning, Leisure Education, Activity Facilitation, Patient Instruction, Social Skills Training, Activity Modification, Patient Observation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Art Therapists plan, direct, and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan, including completing activity assessments based on patient needs and limitations. They facilitate and lead activity sessions, instruct patients in techniques like art or relaxation, a...

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