What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Therapist (ATR-BC) position at Children's Aid Society?
Children's Aid Society is Hiring: Master's Level Art Therapist
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Art Therapist to join our team. The Art Therapist will work with individuals and groups to provide therapeutic support through the use of creative arts to enhance emotional, mental, and psychological well-being.
Our Mission: Empowering children and their families to build stronger, healthier lives.
Our Vision: All children are safe and feel loved.
Benefits:
- Paid Clinical Supervision and Case Consult provided onsite or virtually
- Reasonable patient caseload - 24
- Active patient waiting list
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually.
- Opportunity to quickly grow into a leadership role
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and group art therapy sessions, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Assess clients' emotional, psychological, and developmental needs to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Use various art forms (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.) to facilitate self-expression and therapeutic exploration.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of client progress, treatment plans, and session notes.
Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Art Therapy, Counseling, or a related field required.
- Certification or licensure as an Art Therapist (e.g., ATR-BC) is required or the ability to acquire within 2 years
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania required or the ability to acquire within 2 years
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in the practice of art therapy.
- Familiarity with other therapeutic modalities or certifications (e.g., CBT, mindfulness, play therapy) is a plus.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Diversity & Inclusion are the keys to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
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