Art Therapist - Petersburg, VA

Job Title: Art Therapist – $5,000 Sign‑on Bonus
Poplar Springs Hospital, Petersburg, VA.

• Provide ancillary therapy assessments/consultations and group activity therapy sessions.
• Carry a caseload, develop and implement therapeutic activity sessions, and complete all related documentation.
• Assist in program strategy development, monitoring and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Interact with medical, nursing and other program staff members; provide timely and accurate documentation.
• Participate in referral development activities, performance‑improvement committees and other hospital committees as assigned.
• Assist with recruitment and supervision of student interns and perform continuous quality‑improvement activities.
• Order supplies and use resources fiscally responsibly to provide quality activity programming; maintain environment of care.
• Communicate with AT Director and team members regarding all issues related to AT services and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain flexibility with hours and availability.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Retention bonus program (if applicable)
• Loan forgiveness program (if applicable)

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183‑bed acute care and residential facility dedicated to providing behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents, including programs for active‑duty military. Located a 20‑minute drive south of Richmond on 25 acres, the facility offers a serene, nature‑like setting that fosters calm and peace, and provides families hope through a nurturing environment for patients to flourish.

• Registered Art Therapist – Provisional (ATR‑P), Registered Art Therapist (ATR), or Registered Art Therapist – Board Certified (ATR‑BC)
• HWC certification preferred
• CPR certification preferred

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and certification.
• One to two years of previous experience preferred.

• Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic clerical skills and experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to problem‑solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work cooperatively on a multidisciplinary activity therapy team.
• Ability to multitask and independently manage time efficiently.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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