Art Therapist

Job Details

66 Boerum Place 66 Boerum Place Brooklyn NY 11201 - Brooklyn NY

Full-Time

Masters Degree or Equivalent

$70000.00 - $72000.00 Salary

Up to 25%

Day

Description

Creative art therapy provision to children who have no or limited verbal skills who receive preventative services and child welfare Art Therapist to work with children receiving Preventive Services who have limited verbal skills and are at risk for placement. Art therapist will be responsible for seeing children with developmental and / or neurological disorders who can benefit from creative therapeutic services. Clients reside in all 5 boroughs of NYC and home visits will be required.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position :

Use positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Remains flexible and adapts to change.

Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between program participants and staff.

Participate in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attend external training and workshops at the direction of management.

Willing to make home visits.

Completes documentation in compliance with the NYC Administration of Children Services.

Provides crisis intervention services and safety plans as needed.

Works collaboratively with collateral contacts team members and internal and external providers and documents all accordingly.

Participate in weekly supervision.

Will follow the legal and ethical standards of theAmerican Art Therapy Association(AATA) Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) New York State Education Department Office of Profession (NYSOP).

Qualifications

You are a good fit if you have :

Masters degree in Creative Arts Therapy

A New York State Limited Permit and / or License in Creative Arts Therapy

Have a background in mental health counseling with adults youth and families

Interest in professional growth and working with youth and families affected by trauma mental illness and / or foster care placement

Ability to document progress notes into statewide system

Excellent written verbal and organizational skills are required

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 72000