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.