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Program Coordinator - Creative Arts Therapist

Charleston, South Carolina

The Outpatient Program Coordinator is a full-time member of Arts in Healing whose role bridges direct clinical practice and program administration. This position combines responsibilities as a creative arts therapist in designated community settings with leadership in program design, implementation, and daily operations. The coordinator ensures high-quality service delivery aligned with the mission and vision of Arts in Healing, while also advancing long-term program sustainability and impact. The Outpatient Program Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive meaningful creative arts therapy services while strengthening community partnerships, supporting grantor relations, and positioning Arts in Healing as a leader in integrating the arts into healthcare.

Coordinates program design, implementation and daily administrative activities. Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by an agency. Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports. Provides direction and guidance to staff concerning program issues. Attends legislative, public and advocacy group hearings; presents information for discussion and/or decision-making purposes; responds to requests for information. Reviews program objectives to determine compatibility with agency's mission; assesses programs and implements policy, procedure or rule changes. Participates in the management of the agency; attends agency planning sessions, recommends allocation of resources, provides feedback to employees and agency head and encourages employee growth and development.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Practice (40%) Provide assessments and integrate appropriate art therapy interventions for assigned patient populations, addressing cognitive, physical, functional, and expressive needs. Maintain accurate records and progress reports while meeting Arts in Healing and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement standards.
• Program Administration (40%) Lead program growth initiatives in alignment with the Arts in Healing mission and vision. Act as liaison between grantors, partners, and organizational leaders. Organize and lead community, team, and partner meetings to support collaboration and communication.
• Research & Grants (10%) Contribute to the design, administration, and monitoring of clinical objectives, research studies, and grant-related activities. Prepare reports and support data collection to demonstrate program impact.
• Team Leadership (5%) Provide direction, guidance, and engagement to the outpatient creative arts therapy team, encouraging professional growth and development.
• Professional Development (5%) Stay current with research and trends in creative arts therapies by attending conferences, training, and collaborative learning opportunities to enhance personal and programmatic growth.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited art therapy, music therapy, dance/movement therapy, or drama therapy required.
• Active registration (ATR, MT-BC, R-DMT, RDT) with modality-specific national certification board preferred.
• Board-certification preferred.

Location:

• Charleston Division Position, working in Greenville, SC OR Columbia, SC

Work experience:

• Experience in school-based settings a plus.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to travel to community placements in region (Greenville or Columbia) as well as Charleston for administrative activities (2-3 x per year).
• Grant-funded position currently supported for one year, with the possibility of continuation if the grant is renewed.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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