Art Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Art Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services. Conducting individual and group art therapy sessions, creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions and experiences through art.

Position Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Essential/Primary Duties:

• Assist counselors and clients in developing and implementing an art therapy plan/component to enhance treatment.
• Encourage clients to express emotion and explore their problems using a wide range of art materials and techniques, enabling positive change and personal growth.
• Uses the creative process of art-making to improve and enhance the physical the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients.
• Planning, designing, and facilitating a schedule of activities with individual clients and groups.
• Obtains information and clarity options from other professionals in the treatment team.
• Facilitates art exploration and encourages healthier life styles and alternative healthy behaviors and expressions.
• Plans and conducts art therapy sessions to rehabilitate social, psychological, and physical disabilities.
• Confers with members of the treatment team to determine the physical and psychological needs of clients.
• Maintains appropriate charts, records, and periodic reports on client's progress as required per department guidelines and professional standards.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in art therapy.
• Maintain a professional and ethical approach to all aspects of clinical practice.
• Participates in professional staff meetings and provides information and consultation regarding client's clinical progress.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with Art Therapy specialization, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) required. A master's degree in Art Therapy from an accredited program is required. Three years of experience in Art Therapy in a relevant setting is preferred. Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients. Strong creative and artistic abilities. Bilingual (Spanish / English) desirable.

Working Conditions:

Clean working conditions, computer, ability to bend, sit, and stand for hours at a time. Ability to be flexible with the lunch hour.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work required of any employee assigned to this position. It does not intend to imply these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties, as requested by the position's manager and the Clinical Supervisor. All is subject to change and possible modification to address changing business conditions and reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.