ART THERAPIST II, CI

# Introduction

Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland with 377 beds. We are located in Catonsville, previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live. Convenient to DC, Baltimore, and BWI airport, our 180-acre wooded campus feels more like a college setting.

Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive health benefits package: 11 paid holidays, 6 personal days annually, pension and retirement savings plans, training opportunities, free onsite parking, and much more. Join our team and be a part of the change.

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# Grade: STD 0019

## Location of Position MDH Spring Grove Hospital Center Catonsville, MD 21228

## Main Purpose of Job This position designs, facilitates, and evaluates art therapy treatment to aid in the recovery of psychiatrically ill adults and adolescents in both the Admissions and Extended Care areas of Spring Grove Hospital Center.

The Art Therapist II focuses on providing comprehensive art therapy programming in the form of:

• Group Art Psychotherapy: With emphasis on self-awareness and gaining insight from created art.
• Art As Therapy: With focus on the art process and feeling successful about an end product.
• Open Art Therapy Studio: For self-exploration and increasing independence.
• Individual Art Therapy: For those patients who require special attention, eventually transitioned to Group Art Therapy.
• Specialized Art Therapy assessments: For a specific issue or gathering helpful information for the treatment teams not otherwise obtained from verbal therapy.

The Art Therapist II provides art therapy in efforts to improve self-expression, cognitive sensory motor function, self-esteem, self-awareness, emotional resilience, as well as reducing stress in a safe, supportive, consistent environment.

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## Minimum Qualifications

### Education Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT).

### Experience Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapists (LCPAT).

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## Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

1. Candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT).
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.
4. Employees in this classification assigned to facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to permanent appointment.

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## Special Requirements Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and therefore will be required to provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

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## Selection Process Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable.

• For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment and may be requested prior to interview.
• Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
• Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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## Benefits The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

• Meaningful Work
• Excellent Health Benefits Package including Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Reduced Child and Health Care
• Generous Leave Benefits: 6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days
• Retirement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules where applicable
• Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

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## State of Maryland Benefits

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## Further Instructions Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:

MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B Baltimore, MD 21201

Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment; no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

### Contact Information

• For questions regarding this recruitment: Contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
• For user account difficulties or general questions about the online application system: Contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or visit Application.Helpmaryland.gov.

### Accommodations and Diversity Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.