Art Therapist

Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Art Therapist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various therapeutic modalities and demonstrate experience working with diverse populations, including children and individuals with all types of disabilities. Responsibilities Uses art therapies as a creative process resulting in exploration of patient’s feelings, reconciling emotional conflicts, fostering self-awareness and making memories. Educates patients and family members about expressive therapies including the benefits, purpose and ways to incorporate these benefits into daily life. Establish therapeutic goals or objectives for creative or expressive art therapy sessions. Organizing expressive activities for recreation. Incorporating engaging and expressive activities to help members cope with life changes, trauma, and other challenges. Help children better understand and express their reactions through expressive modalities. Maintains a caseload and ensures accurate and timely individualized assessment, planning, implementation and documentation. Qualifications Creative Arts Therapist licensed by the State of New York; LCAT Required Current Play Therapist Registration conferred by the Association for Play Therapy (Expressive Therapy (Art, Music, and Play) Minimum of one year working with the medically fragile population AND at least one year of clinical experience with the pediatric population. Job Type: Contract Pay: $65.00 per hour Benefits Flexible schedule Work Location: On the road