Art Therapist I- PRN

The Art Therapist I provides foundational art therapy services to children and adolescents in clinic-based and/or inpatient medical settings. Under general supervision, this role implements developmentally appropriate and therapeutic art-making experiences to support emotional expression, stress reduction, and coping during hospitalization. The Art Therapist I fosters positive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff while contributing to a healing and supportive environment. This role focuses on building core clinical skills and professional competencies within the art therapy program.

PRN- As Needed

Minimum Education

Master's Degree Master's degree in Art Therapy (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to relate to diverse patient populations.

Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.

Competency with age-specific needs from childhood through young adulthood.

Required Licenses And Certifications

Eligible for ATR-BC (Board-Certified Art Therapist) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides art therapy services to patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing developmentally appropriate and therapeutic interventions; documents assessments and treatment according to departmental and regulatory standards.
• Participates in departmental and psychosocial rounds to support coordinated, patient- and family-centered care.
• Collaborates with hospital staff and programs to ensure integrated services and to address patient needs within the scope of the role.
• Assists in providing support to art therapy students as appropriate, under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Supports program sustainability activities as needed, including assisting with grant-related tasks, contributing to fundraising efforts, and helping maintain program materials and resources.
• Supports data collection for service.
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Non-Clinical Professional

Organization

Cntr for Cancer_ Blood Dsordrs

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

40

Job Posting

May 26, 2026, 6:21:30 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

57200