Art Therapist - Neurology Job at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

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  • UCLA
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Description

The Art Therapist will be responsible for providing art therapy services primarily in a group setting, but occasionally on a one-on-one basis with participants at the MS Achievement Center in Neurology. The Art Therapist will facilitate therapeutic art sessions aimed at addressing the emotional, psychological, and cognitive needs of individuals living with multiple sclerosis. This role will involve documenting session progress, maintaining client records, and collaborating with the Executive Director to address any pertinent issues that may arise.

*This is a limited position that may convert to career.

Salary Range: $31.03 - $65.90 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

  • Registered Art Therapist
  • Three (3) years’ experience as an Art Therapist working with serious medical illnesses, Neurology preferred
  • Experience and knowledge working with medical patients in an outpatient and/or inpatient medical environment with some exposure to Neurology
  • Skill in using computer database software to hold group Zoom sessions Ability to use computers, iPads, UCLA-issue phones and other devices
  • Collaborate and consult with other members of the multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of psychosocial and other rehabilitation related problems that arise in individuals at all phases of their neurological disease and treatments
  • Knowledge of most cancers and their treatments
  • Skills and knowledge to deliver psychosocial interventions in a medical setting
  • Skills required to facilitate individual, group and family art therapy sessions
  • Ability to convey warmth and caring in interpersonal interactions with patients and other members of the team
  • ATR-BC
  • Familiarity with Zoom platform

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At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.

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