Job Details

Employment

Art Therapist

Job Type: Part-time

Posted: November 17, 2022

Schedule: 8 hours shift

901-758-0036

Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab is looking for a creative and energetic art therapist to join our Activities team.

Responsibilities include:

Meeting patients or clients and arranging activities and sessions.
Planning and facilitating activities, and maintaining the workspace and equipment.
Listening to patients or clients and advising them on suitable activities.
Organizing and carrying out one-on-one and group workshops.
In group workshops, encouraging members of the group to relate to each other through their art.
Liaising with other Activity Director, including those working in medicine, healthcare and social services.
Encouraging patients or clients to explore their art and think about it means to them.

Work Hours

Flexible. Two days per week, 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

Excellent artistic abilities, creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm.
Maturity, patience, and a calm respectful manner.
Ability to provide a trusting open, kindhearted atmosphere that encourages learning and participation.
A non-judgmental approach and ability to work with people from all walks of life.
Ability to deal with difficult, perhaps painful and embarrassing situations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
A strong knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of psychotherapy and the role art can play in treatment.
Two years of experience as an art therapist (Preferred).
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.