What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Therapist (ATR) 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. This role will involve creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can express themselves, explore their emotions, and develop coping strategies through artistic expression.
Our Mission: Empowering children and their families build stronger, healthier lives.
Our Vision: All children are safe and feel loved.
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.
- Provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore difficult emotions and experiences.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of client progress, treatment plans, and session notes.
- Educate clients and their families about the benefits of art therapy in addressing mental health issues.
- Participate in supervision, professional development, and continuing education to enhance therapeutic skills and stay current with best practices.
Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Art Therapy, Counseling, or a related field.
- Certification or licensure as an Art Therapist (e.g., ATR-BC) is preferred, not required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in the practice of art therapy.
- Experience working in mental health clinics or schools.
- Familiarity with other therapeutic modalities or certifications (e.g., CBT, mindfulness, play therapy) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees).
- Paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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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