What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Therapist position at FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION WILLOUGHBY?
Primary Purpose:
To provide art therapy services onside, as well as offsite, in partnership with a non-profit community arts education organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and group art therapy services for clientele in community arts-based program including documentation and ongoing evaluation;
- Populations served include adults with special needs (physical and developmental disabilities; verbal and nonverbal); children and adults demonstrating a range of abilities on the autism spectrum; individuals with Down Syndrome, ADHD, developmental delay, seizure disorders, visual impairment, and genetic illnesses; and troubled and troubling children and adolescents. Experience with mental health population desired;
- Assess/evaluate potential client needs through assessment;
- Provide needed consultation with client families;
- Participate in twice yearly client events;
- Serve as advocate for organizations creative arts therapies program;
- Collaborate with Coordinator of Creative Arts Therapies and Director of Education to create art therapy programming for onsite and offsite clients
- Participate in team meetings as scheduled
Lines of Communication:
The Art Therapist reports to the Director of Creative Arts Therapies.
Classification:
Part time with the opportunity to grow.
Qualifications:Essential Qualifications:
- Masters Degree, Certification in Art Therapy and relevant education required
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Database programs, and the Internet
- Must be able to work occasional weekends or evenings
Necessary Soft Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to follow established procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
- Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
- Ability to be flexible and resistant to stress
- Ability to approach customers with good tact and good judgment
- Desire to work in a team approach environment evidenced by past leadership success