Job Description

Job Summary

The art therapist plans and implements a comprehensive art therapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation plan inclusive of interventions under the Scope of Practice of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), using a variety of creative artistic modalities, such as drawing, painting, photography, clay; non-pharmacological pain management; and emotional and bereavement support for the patient and family. Art therapy services aim to improve the physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial well-being of individuals, groups, and families at Michigan Medicine?s C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital in support of the mission and goals of the Department of Child and Family Life (CFL). Working under the direction of the CFL Creative Arts Therapies Manager and general supervision of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Center therapy supervisor, and in accordance with the medical orders of referring physicians and interdisciplinary team care plans, the art therapist chooses materials and interventions appropriate to their patient's individual needs and designs sessions to achieve therapeutic goals using a strengths-based approach. 

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Responsibilities*

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  General supervision is received from CFL Creative Arts Therapies Manager and Pediatric Rehabilitation Center therapy supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  Functional supervision may be exercised over volunteers.

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

Work Location: Pediatric Rehabilitation Center

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Some holidays may be required.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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