Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Art Therapist to join the Operation Mend Department. Operation Mend is a nationally unique program providing specialized surgical and psychological care for veterans, service members, and their caregivers. You will deliver tailored treatment and services to adult neurology patients presenting with conditions such as traumatic brain injury and substance use disorders. Primary duties include:
- Assist in psychodiagnostics appraisals and facilitation of intake and assessment protocols
- Assist in facilitating individual and group intervention sessions
- Customize art therapy programs
- Organize, structure, and conduct group and individual art therapy sessions
- Tracking and monitoring participation in the programs
- Completing required documentation and electronic medical record
- Present relevant patient cases regarding target population
- Conduct individual and group interventions
- Assist in managing referrals and post treatment follow up
Please note: This is 6 month limited position that may convert to career
Salary range: $31.03/hr – $65.90/hr
Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy
Valid CA License is Marriage Family Therapy (LMFT)
Registered Art Therapist (ATR), preferred
Experience delivering trauma informed behavioral interventions to clients in individual and group settings
Prior experience in the area of military, veterans, family, trauma, and/or prevention (highly preferred)
Ability to administer assessment protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skill in developing rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Experience working successfully in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
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