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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

This position is to accomplish individualized goals for children and their families in the healthcare setting through the use of specifically planned therapeutic art interventions. These goals are established by individual assessments and the care team, and focus on physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional needs. The Art Therapist will provide therapeutic art interventions to assist with the enhancement of growth and development, rehabilitation, relaxation, increased comfort, and diversion. This position will assist in meeting the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and their families. This position will also be responsible for supervision and training of Art Therapy students and providing collaboration and education within the department, hospital, and community.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

+ Provide therapeutic art interventions to patients and family members that will enhance the individual?s expression of feelings, increase self-awareness and promote positive coping of the health care experience.

+ Represent, communicate, and explain Art Therapy services appropriately to other professionals, volunteers, students and caregivers; work collaboratively with all parties as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

+ Participate in and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Master's Degree Master's Degree, Art Therapy and 1-2 years experience

+ Registered Art Therapist

+ Board Certified through the Art Therapy Credentials Board

+ Employees must obtain Board Certified through the Art Therapy Credentials Board or equivalent within 365 days of hire

+ Registered Art Therapist (ATR) Required within 30 Days of hire

+ Board Certified (ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board Required within 1 Year of hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. (https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/)

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $21.10/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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Requisition ID2025-32598

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 months ago(3/21/2025 3:01 PM)

Posting CategoryAllied Health

DivisionARTS THERAPY AND EDUCATION

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysMonday-Friday

Work Hours9:00a-3:30p

FLSA StatusExempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastBradley Fisher

Recruiter : [email protected]