Art Therapist

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Description

Job Summary

Creative art therapy provision to children who have no or limited verbal skills who receive preventative services and child welfare involvement.Creative Art Therapist to work with children receiving Preventive Services who have limited verbal skills and are at risk for placement. Art therapist will be responsible for seeing children with developmental and / or neurological disorders who can benefit from creative therapeutic services. Clients reside in all 5 boroughs of NYC and home visits will be required.

Job Responsibilities

Use positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Remains flexible and adapts to change.

Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between program participants and staff.

Participate in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attend external training and workshops at the direction of management.

Willing to make home visits.

Completes documentation in compliance with the NYC Administration of Children Services.

Provides crisis intervention services and safety plans as needed.

Works collaboratively with collateral contacts, team members, and internal and external providers and documents all accordingly.

Participate in weekly supervision.

Will follow the legal and ethical standards of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB), New York State Education Department Office of Profession (NYSOP).

Qualifications

Qualifications

Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy

A New York State Limited Permit and / or License in Creative Arts Therapy

Have a background in mental health counseling with adults, youth, and families

Interest in professional growth and working with youth and families affected by trauma, mental illness, and / or foster care placement

Ability to document progress notes into statewide system

Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills are required

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family :

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time / part-time status. You can expect :

Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal)

Professional development opportunities

Team environment

Medical and dental benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)

403(B) retirement plans

Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)

Employee assistance program

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to L.

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE :

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at or Follow us