Expressive Arts Therapist at Good Shepherd Community Care

Newton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Expressive Arts, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Expressive Play, Emotional Support, Psychological Support, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Assessment Skills, Individualized Care Planning, Communication Skills, Cultural Competence, Initiative, Time Management, PC Proficiency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Main Office - Newton, MA 02459 Expressive Arts Therapist Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks an experienced, talented, and compassionate Expressive Arts Therapist to join our dynamic Expressive Arts Therapies team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. Job Responsibilities: The Expressive Arts Therapist will use therapeutic expressive arts activities within the scope of their training, including but not limited to music, art, dance/movement, drama, and expressive play, to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients with life limiting and/or terminal illnesses. The Expressive Arts Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care to a diverse group of patients and families on both our pediatric palliative care and hospice programs. The Expressive Arts Therapist is responsible for completing initial assessments of new patients/families to determine their modality-specific needs and then establishes an individualized care plan that includes interventions, goals and visit frequency. Schedule and Weekly Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Education, Skills and Experience: Degree in expressive arts, art therapy, music therapy, or similar from a recognized school. Board-certified in specialization, if applicable. At least one year of experience preferred with one or both of the populations we serve (hospice and pediatric palliative care), or closely associated populations such as early intervention or senior care. Knowledge of existing expressive therapy methods, techniques, materials and equipment. Comfort working with socioculturally diverse patients/families. Ability to take initiative, work independently, multi-task and manage time well. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to represent Good Shepherd professionally with our partners and in the community with compassion and integrity. PC proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. A professional and caring demeanor. Good Shepherd Benefits: Competitive salary Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure 12 paid holidays Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start date Life insurance 403(b) with company match Flexible Spending Account Short and Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates Pay Range: $52,000 - $60,000: This number reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and can exceed the starting range. Industry: Healthcare Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week About Us: Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton. Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Expressive Arts Therapist will use therapeutic expressive arts activities to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients with life-limiting and/or terminal illnesses. They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care and establish individualized care plans for patients and families.