What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Arts Therapist position at Samaritan Daytop Village?
We are currently seeking dynamic Creative Art Therapist to join our clinical team within our outpatient treatment programs in Staten Island.
In this role you will:
The Therapist applies the principles and techniques of various art forms in an effort to improve communication, allow expressions of feelings, improve coordination and increase cognitive and social function. Works with clients that suffer from emotional problems, learning disorders and physical disabilities.
What qualifications do you need:
- Master’s Degree in Creative Art Therapy
- At least two years of prior experience in a comparable setting working with substance use disorders/mental illness clients
- Registration preferred
- NYS LCAT license is required
What we can do for you:
- Growth potential
- Team work
- Work that makes a difference and impact your community
- Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications
We also offer
- Generous Paid Time Off- minimum 15 vacation, 12 sick, 2 personal plus 10 paid holidays for eligible employees
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401k Pension and Profit Sharing Plan
- Voluntary Programs: Enhanced STD / Critical Illness / Accidental Injury / Universal Life / Hospital Indemnity
- Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program