Creative Arts Therapist

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH • Norristown, PA

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About The Position

Funded by a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant, the Mobile Creative Art Therapist will work with victims of crime who have experienced trauma related to abuse, domestic violence, harassment, dating violence, robbery, assault, and other crimes. The therapist will provide several modalities of therapy with an emphasis on expressive art therapy. Counselors provide presentations to community agencies and facilitate groups related to victim issues.

Requirements

• Strong client relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Master’s degree required, preferably in counseling or psychology
• Expertise in providing art therapy to all age groups; proficient in numerous clinical interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Knowledge of and ability to access community resources; strong trauma intervention skills
• Use of a reliable car is necessary for travel to service sites.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) certification preferred
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group mobile counseling services; services may be provided in the office, at homes, or in community settings
• Document all counseling sessions and presentations on Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) system within 5 days of service
• Support individuals and families in accessing community resources
• Act as a liaison to health care professionals, legal personnel, service agencies, county departments, and others who are in a position to assist the persons receiving services
• Provide outreach and facilitate inter-organizational cooperation with community agencies, schools, county services, healthcare professionals, and community groups
• Conduct victim identification presentations and victim support groups
• Attend education/training on topics related to counseling duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time