Creative Arts Therapist - Licensed (LCAT) - Education Services

YAI/NIPD Network • Manhattan, NY

98d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The position involves conducting therapy groups and individual therapy sessions for school-aged students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or multiple disabilities. The therapist will implement therapeutic interventions consistent with students' documented needs and therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP). The role requires collaboration with teachers and related service providers to develop personalized treatment plans and ensure a team approach. The therapist will also develop, schedule, and coordinate creative arts therapy activities tailored to students' needs and preferred forms of artistic expression. The position emphasizes adapting materials and activities to promote engagement and inclusion, as well as evaluating and documenting students' progress in line with organizational policies.

Requirements

• Valid license and current registration as a Creative Arts Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education.
• Registration and/or Board Certification as applicable for the area of specialization.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a clinical capacity in area of specialization.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge and ability to apply a variety of modalities of art applicable to area of specialization.
• Willing to take initiative and highly flexible personality type.
• Skilled in conflict resolution with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent observational and counseling skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and creative team player with a passion for working with school-aged children with disabilities.
• Ability to provide a trusting, open, kindhearted atmosphere that encourages learning and participation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medically complex children/children with multiple disabilities.
• Experience in special education and/or school or other educational settings.
• Experience in clinical improvisation and flexibility in adapting interventions.
• Formal training, professional development, experience or certification in modalities related to I/DD.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy groups and individual therapy sessions for school-aged students with I/DD and/or multiple disabilities.
• Collaborates with teachers and related service providers to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Develops, schedules, and coordinates creative arts therapy activities for students.
• Implements creative arts activities that facilitate goals such as sensory stimulation and socialization.
• Adapts creative arts materials and activities to ensure access for all students.
• Provides creative arts therapy or facilitates group activities in classrooms.
• Assists students with increasing independence by building coping skills.
• Evaluates, documents, and monitors provision of services and students' progress.
• Ensures therapy schedules are up-to-date and session notes are completed timely.
• Provides direction to paraprofessionals and related service providers during group activities.
• Provides professional development to school staff in the area(s) of specialization.
• Monitors the condition of all related equipment and materials.
• Collaborates with leadership on programs related to curriculum and school-wide events.
• Participates in weekly supervisions with supervisor to review caseload.
• Completes summaries and reports relating to therapy sessions and activities.
• Communicates with families regarding therapy objectives and activities.
• May provide supervision to individuals holding a Limited Permit to practice Creative Arts Therapy.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees