Art Therapist

**Art Therapist - Help Heal Through Creativity at Brook Lane** Join a powerhouse therapeutic team at Brook Lane--Western Maryland's largest non-profit mental health system. As an Art Therapist, your creative approach will support healing across two pivotal programs: the **acute Inpatient unit** (intensive, 24-hour care) and the **Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)** (structured day treatment allowing patients to return home). **What Makes This Role Special?** **Inpatient Environment** * **Critical, life-saving work:** Provide art therapy in a setting designed for urgent stabilization--patients may include individuals experiencing crisis-level symptoms, suicidal or impulsive behaviors, or needing emergency interventions. * **Intensive collaboration:** Work within a multi-disciplinary team offering round-the-clock care in age-appropriate units for children, adolescents, and adults. * **Healing through structure:** Support recovery through individualized treatment planning, group and family sessions, education, and emotional skill-building--art therapy can be a vital bridge. **Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)** * **Flexible, impactful care:** Facilitate day-treatment experiences for individuals (both children and adults) with symptoms like anxiety, depression, self-injury, and social withdrawal--without requiring overnight hospitalization. * **Short-term, high-impact sessions:** Typically spanning 1-2 weeks, PHP allows patients to receive structured therapeutic support and return home each evening. * **Personalized and holistic:** Engage through art alongside individual, group, and family therapy, plus education on wellness, social skills, coping strategies, and more. **Why Brook Lane?** * **Meaningful mission:** Be part of a continuum of care that includes intensive inpatient and compassionate day treatment services, all under one roof. * **Collaborative culture:** Work alongside seasoned professionals--including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and educational specialists--committed to patient-centered outcomes. * **Community-centered impact:** Brook Lane serves diverse age groups within a supportive, non-profit ethos--help drive emotional and behavioral well-being across the Mid‑Atlantic region. **Role Responsibilities** * Lead daily art therapy sessions tailored to patient needs in both Inpatient and PHP settings. * Join treatment planning meetings and collaborate on goal-driven therapeutic outcomes. * Document within Electronic Health Records with precision and timeliness. * Participate in case reviews, team discussions, and ongoing training. * Adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and mandated reporting guidelines. **Ideal Candidate Profile** * **Education:** Master's degree in Art Therapy (AATA-accredited). * **License:** Maryland LCPAT (Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist). * **Strengths:** Excellent communication, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit. * **Experience:** Skilled in working with diverse age groups--children, adolescents, and adults--across high-intensity care environments. * **Tech proficiency:** Comfortable navigating Electronic Health Records. **Physical/Work Requirements** * Split between bedside, group spaces, and office. * On-site daily presence required for both inpatient and PHP settings. ##### ** ** ##### **Caring for Our Team**** ** We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: * **Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance** Coverage begins on the **first of the month following your hire date**. * **Life Insurance & Disability Coverage** Includes **company-paid life insurance** , as well as **short- and long-term disability** benefits to provide peace of mind. * **Paid Time Off (PTO)** A **generous PTO program** designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. * **401(k) Retirement Plan** Benefit from a **robust company match** to support your long-term financial goals. * **Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement** Support for your **continued learning and career growth**. * **Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)** Options to **save pre-tax dollars** for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. * **Shift Differential Pay** Team members working **off shifts** may be eligible for **additional pay**. ##### **Happy to Help** At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.