The Art Therapist I provides foundational art therapy services to children and adolescents in clinic-based and/or inpatient medical settings. Under general supervision, this role implements developmentally appropriate and therapeutic art-making experiences to support emotional expression, stress reduction, and coping during hospitalization. The Art Therapist I fosters positive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff while contributing to a healing and supportive environment. This role focuses on building core clinical skills and professional competencies within the art therapy program. PRN- As Needed Provides art therapy services to patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing developmentally appropriate and therapeutic interventions; documents assessments and treatment according to departmental and regulatory standards. Participates in departmental and psychosocial rounds to support coordinated, patient- and family-centered care. Collaborates with hospital staff and programs to ensure integrated services and to address patient needs within the scope of the role. Assists in providing support to art therapy students as appropriate, under the guidance of senior clinicians. Supports program sustainability activities as needed, including assisting with grant-related tasks, contributing to fundraising efforts, and helping maintain program materials and resources. Supports data collection for service. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance CN Hospital (Main Campus) (L 002) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

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