Job Details: Art Therapist

Description: PhyAmerica Government Services is seeking qualified Art Therapist for a position in support of the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (PHTBI) program at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.
ART THERAPIST - Psychological Health

This position will support the program which will address gaps in the care available for the prevalent injuries among combatants from the global war on terrorism.

HOURS:
8.5 to 9 hours of service (includes an uncompensated 30 or 60 minute meal break). Hours range from 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Alternative schedules, such as a compressed work schedule, may be implemented. Specific hours and days shall be scheduled one month in advance.

DUTIES:

• Plan and direct art therapy through individual, group and family.

• Organize groups according to the patients' capabilities, needs, and interest.

• Prepares assessments for the multi-disciplinary team describing patients' symptoms and reactions to individual group and family therapy.

• Have a working knowledge of the use of art and other assessment techniques as a diagnostic tool with individual patient and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Posses a Master's Degree in Art Therapy from an accredited college/university that is registered or pending registration.

Possess a minimum of 2 years' experience within the past 4 years providing Art Therapy.

Provide two letters of recommendation written within the last two years attesting to the health care worker's skills as an art therapist.
PhyAmerica Government Services offers a full complement of benefits and competitive compensation. Competitive PTO package available and you will not work on the 10 Federal holidays! Please contact Ruby Mangum at 1-800-476-4157, ext 4226; or email: ruby.mangum@phyamerica.com

EOE

Posting Date: Feb 15 08