Art Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited or state approved graduate school required.
• Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals and group with young adults or adolescents.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed preferred.
• Board certification in art therapy strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive 12-week therapeutic curriculum utilizing visual and expressive arts including but not limited to drawing, painting, sculpting, and writing.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions as assigned or as needed.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team when art is an appropriate medium for clients to access and process trauma.
• May conduct assessments or crisis management or carry a caseload as needed.
• Assess milieu needs and adjust therapeutic interventions as needed based on client needs.
• Coordinate showcases to display artwork produced by clients.
• Coordinate with Counselor to stage outings to enhance art appreciation.
• Observe client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy and communicate with resident’s treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
• Be responsible for the timely completion of clinical documentation (assessments, progress, and group notes).
• Attend weekly clinical supervision.
• Attend trainings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.