Art Therapist

Christian Family Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Earn up to $1000 in sign-on and retention bonuses! - $500 after 6 months - $500 after 1 year (Conditions apply) Christian Family Solutions is a faith-based, religious organization committed to our mission, healing and helping people in need through the ministry of Jesus Christ. As more and more people seek help with difficult issues, we want to be the counseling resource they turn to for hope, healing, and peace. God has blessed us with an incredible privilege of healing and helping people in need and to reflect Christian love to everyone we serve. We are currently recruiting an Art Therapist to provide counseling services in person at the Christian Family Solutions STRONG clinic and through a secure video connection during telehealth sessions. STRONG stands for Successfully Treating and Reaching Our Next Generation. This name was chosen because it expresses the unique value of each child that our program and organization serves, acknowledging that each child deserves a chance at a brighter future. This is a full-time role with hours generally being 7:00am—3:30pm or 7:30am—4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants selected will be eligible for Christian Family Solutions’ full benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with an employer match; life insurance; 12 paid Mental Health Days per calendar year (in addition to PTO); and Paid Time Off. What you will be doing The Art Therapist provides therapeutic services to children enrolled in the intensive outpatient program and their families. This role serves as a parent/family liaison and is responsible for facilitating art therapy groups, psychoeducational groups, and individual and family therapy. The Art Therapist collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary treatment team to implement individualized treatment plans in alignment with CFS’s Christian mission and values. Quality mental health delivered with integrity is the first commitment we make to our clients. We are also committed to offering the option of Christian faith principles integrated with a client’s treatment, as needed and if desired by the client. Research has proven that such faith-integrated treatment is effective and has longer lasting impact. It is an approach we are committed to delivering, and we train our staff to provide it. You will work in a unique environment at our STRONG program where both your professional skills and your faith can grow. Why work for Christian Family Solutions? At Christian Family Solutions, you have the opportunity to work with a well-trained and equipped staff who are able to safely navigate their way through the mental health field. You will receive on the job training to ensure that you too, are well trained and equipped for this position. Christian Family Solutions will also provide training in the process of applying clinical treatment within a biblical worldview, regular in-service or continuing education opportunities, as well as regular supervision and consultation. If you are motivated to assist clients in a comfortable, supportive, and Christ-centered atmosphere with a strong Christian Mission and Core Values , we want you to be a part of our team.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a Human Services related field (psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work or a closely related field) required.
Must have required hours of supervised clinical experience with an LPC, LCSW, LMFT; or be working toward the completion of supervised hours with an LPC-IT.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Be registered with the Art Therapy Credentials Board as an ATR-P, ATR, ATR-BC, or ATCS.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate mentally stable and model appropriate boundaries.
Timely and accurate submission of documentation of services and other documents as required.
A high degree of responsibility in maintaining confidentiality in all matters pertaining to work.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance.
Conduct all services and therapeutic activities from a Christian-based clinical theological perspective.
CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) certified after hire.

Nice To Haves

Possess required hours of supervised clinical experience with an LPC, LCSW, LMFT preferred.
Active Member of a WELS or ELS or confessional Lutheran Church preferred.

Responsibilities

The Art Therapist provides therapeutic services to children enrolled in the intensive outpatient program and their families.
This role serves as a parent/family liaison and is responsible for facilitating art therapy groups, psychoeducational groups, and individual and family therapy.
The Art Therapist collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary treatment team to implement individualized treatment plans in alignment with CFS’s Christian mission and values.