Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

State of North Carolina

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for completing assessments on individuals referred to Creative Therapy, identifying needs, developing interventions for skill development, documentation of progress, and providing clinical treatment in both individual and group forums. Staff work on interdisciplinary teams and presents evaluative reports to the teams with respect to therapeutic creative / expressive arts techniques and principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy which includes a six month internship from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in music or music education with an equivalency in music therapy which includes a six month internship from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in one of the creative/expressive arts areas (art, dance, drama, music) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in all phases of therapeutic programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Administering the class: if the creative/expressive arts degree program has a therapeutic equivalency or emphasis, the experience requirements will be waived.

Nice To Haves

• Training in/experience in working with people with IDD.
• Treatment design and documentation.
• Knowledge of education principles to employ with paraprofessional staff
• Ability to adapt approach/intervention relative to resident need.
• Ability to communicate with other professionals and paraprofessionals regarding treatment of individuals and the use of the creative arts in therapy.

Responsibilities

• completing assessments on individuals referred to Creative Therapy
• identifying needs
• developing interventions for skill development
• documentation of progress
• providing clinical treatment in both individual and group forums
• Staff work on interdisciplinary teams and presents evaluative reports to the teams with respect to therapeutic creative / expressive arts techniques and principles.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees