Art Therapist
About The Position
Devereux is seeking a passionate Art Therapist to provide critical intervention to children and adolescents in its residential programs. These programs offer 24/7 structured, therapeutic living environments for youth with significant emotional, behavioral, developmental, or psychiatric needs. The programs integrate individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, educational support, life skills training, and comprehensive assessments. A multidisciplinary team delivers specialized clinical interventions, including applied behavior analysis, occupational/physical therapy, and dual diagnosis care, while preparing residents for successful transitions. Family involvement and coordinated treatment planning are emphasized to ensure sustained therapeutic gains.
Requirements
- Master's degree in the field of counseling, social work, or psychology.
- Two years' experience working directly with children and families.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Ability to complete a 2-week hire orientation class (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm).
- Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing.
- Ability to lift and/or manage resistance upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more related to applying physical intervention techniques.
- Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings (Drug Screen, Physical, and TB Test).
- Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and are committed and are emotionally disturbed.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical intervention to children and adolescents.
- Deliver applied behavior analysis, occupational/physical therapy, and dual diagnosis care.
- Prepare residents for a successful transition back to home or community settings.
- Engage in family involvement and coordinated treatment planning.
- Conduct assessments to address each youth’s unique strengths and challenges.
Benefits
- Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
- Up to 64 hours of sick time
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision
- 403(b) retirement plan
- ASCEND Tuition Program
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
- Employee Assistance Program & Discounts
- FREE Supervision hours for LMHC or LCSW licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
