Art Therapist (Behavioral Health Specialist 2) Oregon State Hospital

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Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric hospital services and patient treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. 

The Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus is a 750-bed facility supported by approximately 3,000 staff.  

The Treatment Services Department at the Oregon State Hospital utilizes a treatment mall model to deliver individualized treatment to every patient at Oregon State Hospital. Clinicians are available from the following specialist disciplines: Art, Music and Recreation Therapies, Native Services, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Spiritual Care, Supported Education and Vocational Rehabilitation. Treatment Services is the facilitator and coordinator of active treatment and structured activities in the environment that meets the patient’s needs.

The purpose of this position is to develop and provide specialized treatment services that focus on leading evidence-based Art Therapy psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational treatment for both groups and individuals. This position will participate and collaborate in Interdisciplinary Treatment (IDT) meetings and treatment care planning, which includes the clinical formulation and assessments leading to the mental health diagnoses of patients. Observe and document patient responses to interventions and modify interventions as needed. Conduct comprehensive assessments to help develop individualized psychotherapeutic and behavioral interventions for patients through the use of Art Therapy. Therapists may supervise students and interns as approved within their discipline’s professional guidelines.

The Behavioral Health Specialist 2 (BHS2)-Art Therapist is the second and full proficiency level of this professional three-level series. At this level, employees apply specialized behavioral health and Art Therapy knowledge to complete clinical assessments, in order to develop and implement individualized psychotherapeutic and behavioral interventions for patients through Art Therapy and Treatment Services. Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational individual and group treatment, participate and collaborate in Interdisciplinary Treatment (IDT) meetings and treatment care planning, which includes the clinical formulation and assessments leading to the mental health diagnoses of patients, observe and document patient responses to interventions, and modify interventions as needed.

For a full list of job duties, please click here Art Therapist (Behavioral Health Specialist 2)

*The list generated from this posting will be used to fill this lateral transfer opportunity only.

Art Therapy – Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Fully credentialed as an Art Therapist Registered (ATR) or Art Therapist Registered-Board Certified (AT-BC) and State of Oregon Art Therapy Licensure and 2 years of experience related to the series concept.

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