Art Therapist

EDCare•Denver, CO

4d•$32 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

EDCare is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Art Therapist to provide therapeutic services across its Denver Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs. The role involves facilitating three art therapy groups each week for adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The Art Therapist will use creative expression and evidence-based interventions to support emotional processing, self-awareness, coping skills, and recovery in a safe, engaging, and supportive clinical environment. The position is described as part-time or contract, with approximately one day of work per week. Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM are preferred, although another weekday may be considered. Part-time W-2 employment or an independent contractor arrangement may be considered, subject to applicable classification requirements. Hourly compensation is commensurate with experience, credentials, and employment structure.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Art Therapy required.
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Actively pursuing or holding licensure in Colorado required.
Pursuing art therapy registration and board certification with The American Art Therapy Association required.

Nice To Haves

Clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis preferred.
Good oral and written communication skills preferred.
Two years of experience in the behavioral health field preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and facilitate three structured art therapy groups weekly across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs.
Use art-based therapeutic interventions to promote emotional expression, self-exploration, distress tolerance, and recovery-oriented coping skills.
Adapt therapeutic approaches to the developmental, emotional, and clinical needs of adolescent and adult patients.
Establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic rapport, boundaries, and group structure.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive therapeutic environment that encourages patient engagement and participation.
Collaborate with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary treatment teams regarding patient progress, observations, and therapeutic needs.
Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation, including group notes and other required clinical records.
Demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and leadership.
Support EDCare's treatment philosophy and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment.
Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate to the position.