What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Therapist (PT) position at Haven Tulsa?
Overview
Our new dual-diagnosis behavioral health treatment center, Haven Detox Tulsa, is seeking a credentialed Art Therapist to facilitate therapeutic groups 1 day a week. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, creating a safe, structured, and expressive environment that enhances emotional regulation, self-awareness, and recovery engagement.
Schedule: 1x a week, flexibility with the day on-site
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate art therapy groups 1 day per week for adult dual-diagnosis clients
- Design and lead structured creative interventions aligned with clinical treatment goals
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure group content supports:
- ASAM-guided SUD care
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Emotional processing and coping skills
- Maintain professional, ethical, and clinical standards in all client interactions
- Document group participation, engagement, and clinical observations in the EMR
- Support a therapeutic milieu that reinforces recovery, stabilization, and self-expression
- Adapt interventions for varying cognitive, emotional, and skill levels within groups
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Art Therapy or a related clinical field
- Credentialed/licensed/certified to practice Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, or state-recognized clinical licensure accepted)
- Experience leading groups or expressive therapy interventions
- Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance use treatment, and co-occurring care
- Clinical documentation competency in electronic medical records (EMR)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance use treatment setting
- Familiarity with dual-diagnosis, 12-step integration, trauma-informed care, and clinical group models
- Strong skills in creative intervention planning and group facilitation
Schedule & Expectations
- Part-time, 1 day per week
- On-site group facilitation required
- Must support program structure and documentation within assigned shift
Core Competencies
- Group facilitation & engagement strategies
- Therapeutic intervention design
- Documentation accuracy & timeliness
- Collaboration within multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Crisis awareness and de-escalation support in group environments
Physical & Work Environment
- Fast-paced inpatient behavioral health setting
- Frequent client interaction in group therapy spaces
- Requires standing, facilitating activities, and managing art supplies/materials
Job Type: Part-time
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- ATR, ATR-BC, or state-recognized clinical licensure (Required)
Work Location: In person