YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Art Therapist will provide art therapy services for clients/students that will assist them with developmental needs, emotional, behavioral and psychiatric issues in residential programs for youth. The Art Therapist works together with the multi-disciplinary team to help each child fulfill his/her fullest potential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead therapeutic groups which allows clients to expresses themselves through art in a safe environment.
• Assesses individual residents/students with respect to their status, abilities, interests and needs.
• Responsible for weekly progress notes and reporting the residents/students progress.
• Assess the status of each resident to determine safety needs and makes individual appropriate accommodations when needed.
• Develops cooperative relationships with all members of the multiple –disciplinary team.
• Assists children in building self-esteem, and problem-solving as well as giving him/her the opportunity to express him/herself through art.

Requirements:

• Masters degree from an accredited Art Therapy program
• Licensed NJ social worker (LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC)
• Completion of a pediatric/psycho-social internship or one year experience as art therapist
• ATR Certification Preferred

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans
• Potential public service loan forgiveness