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Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a dynamicArt Therapist Leadto play an essential role in fostering therapeutic experiences and facilitating meaningful connections for patients through the transformative power of art. Your primary focus will be to create and implement individualized therapeutic plans, utilizing a variety of art-based activities to promote emotional healing and personal growth among patients spanning diverse age groups. This position is on the First Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday off. In addition to leading therapeutic sessions, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate art therapy into holistic patient care plans, actively participating in patient conferences and providing valuable insights on patient progress. Your responsibilities will extend to program management, including planning, organizing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation activities to ensure they align with therapeutic objectives and comply with regulatory standards. Moreover, you will serve as a mentor, providing training to support staff and overseeing specialized programs such as the Pet Therapy/Visitation Program. As a committed advocate for patient well-being, you will maintain meticulous documentation, uphold confidentiality standards, and stay abreast of best practices through ongoing professional development and certification maintenance. Join us in making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve, where your passion for art and compassionate care converge to inspire healing journeys. /_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_/ · Perform comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Assessments and develop personalized patient care plans. · Implement a diverse range of therapeutic recreation activities, tailored to meet individual patient needs and therapeutic goals. · Direct and oversee therapeutic programs, ensuring alignment with therapeutic objectives and regulatory standards. · Plan, organize, and evaluate therapeutic recreation activities to foster positive social skills and emotional well-being among patients. · Provide motivation and counseling to encourage patient participation in therapeutic recreation activities, including assistance with activity transportation. · Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate art therapy into holistic patient care plans and contribute insights on patient progress. · Maintain accurate documentation, including Electronic Medical Records, to track patient participation and progress. · Facilitate staff training and oversee specialized programs such as the Pet Therapy/Visitation Program. · Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. · Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain professional certifications to uphold high standards of practice in art therapy and therapeutic recreation. /_Required Qualifications:_/ · Ability to develop program curriculum for Therapeutic Recreation Services. · Ability to design and implement programs in conjunction with the members of therapeutic teams, such as, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Nutrition, Arts Therapist. · Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources, and motivating subordinates to work effectively. · Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Therapeutic Recreation and ability to read, interpret and apply principles of health and safety relevant to Therapeutic Recreation Activity space. · Knowledge of performing assessments, setting goals, and documenting progress, and the types and uses of materials and equipment used in Therapeutic Recreation activities. · Knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation counseling methods and techniques, as well as human anatomy and physiology as applied to Therapeutic Recreation. · Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general reports. · Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds. · Excellent communication skills including leading presentations. · Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and/or emergency situations. About Tewksbury Hospital: Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic. /_DPH Mission Statement:_/ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. According to comparative analyses, Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states, but we still face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. /More information can be found at://www.mass.gov/DPH/// / / _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants." Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment and Staffing Customer Service at 1-800-510-4122, option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. * Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in planning, organizing, instituting or conducting therapeutic services in a recognized public or private agency, and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in recreation, recreation education, creative arts therapy or therapeutic recreation may be substituted for two years of the required (A) experience.* II. A Master's or higher degree with a major in recreation, recreation education, creative arts therapy or therapeutic recreation may be substituted for three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience. Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license. // Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. // _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! /Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. If you decline to vaccinate you will be required to take mitigation measures mandated by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that are consistent with guidance from the Department of Public Health. Failure to take those mitigation measures, including masking, could lead to discipline, up to and including termination./ *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Medical Services* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Art Therapist Lead Location: Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street Requisition ID: 24000AEL