Art Therapist

Summit Wellness • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The AWP Art Therapist is a full-time mental health role within the Ascent Wellness Program Campus. The Art Therapist will be serving clients in mental health recovery, with an approach that follows AWP principles and mission in order to create accessible, inclusive, culturally-aware, and fully-customized mental health support services.
The Art Therapist will work within multidisciplinary mental health teams and will follow a psychosocial rehabilitation approach focused on client’s choice. The Art Therapist will help develop intervention plans, including supporting a client’s journey toward autonomy by exploring creative, art-based activities that can support the client in balancing their nervous system and bringing relief to symptoms outside of session.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This position is primarily serving clients in-home and via telehealth; travel between in-home sessions within Milwaukee County is a significant part of the job.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited art therapy program.
• Certification from Art Therapy Credentials Board.
• A valid WI driver's license, state-mandated auto insurance, and access to a personal vehicle for travel to in-home appointments within Milwaukee County.
• Professional work experience related to mental health.
• Excellent professional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with solid organization and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Wisconsin state licensure preferred.
• Proof of training in trauma-informed care preferred.
• 2+ years work experience as a trauma-informed art therapist preferred.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serving clients in mental health recovery
• Work within multidisciplinary mental health teams
• Follow a psychosocial rehabilitation approach focused on client’s choice
• Develop intervention plans
• Supporting a client’s journey toward autonomy by exploring creative, art-based activities that can support the client in balancing their nervous system and bringing relief to symptoms outside of session
• Travel between in-home sessions within Milwaukee County

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees & their families.
• Short-term disability, life, and other voluntary supplemental insurance (e.g., accident protection, hospital, and cancer plans).
• 401k retirement plan (with company match after 1 year of service).
• Access to free and discounted wellness services, including massage/bodywork and chiropractic care.
• Employee Assistance Program including access to free professional counseling services.
• Paid time off and flexible schedule.
• Reimbursement for cell phones, professional development, and job-related incidental expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees