Creative Arts Therapist ( Consultant)
Creative Arts Therapist ( Consultant)
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Job Description
Title: Creative Arts Therapist
Department: Residential
Supervisor: Director of Residential
Effective Date: ASAP
Status: Consultant
Rate: $75/ hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Creative Arts Therapist is a direct service consultant position that has the responsibility for the provision of creative arts therapy within the YWCA Eastern Union County Residential Program. The areas of focus are creative arts therapy (dance/movement drama art) individual and group sessions and documentation.
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED TRAINING
- Masters degree in creative art therapy or equivalent.
- Must be Board Certified (ATR-BC) or eligible.
- LPAT certification required
- Must have prior counseling and/or clinical experience.
- Experience with children domestic violence and/or trauma survivors very strongly preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Excellent verbal written and public speaking skills.
- Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Power Point Outlook).
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation.
- Maintain flexibility in schedule to meet client needs.
- Be available for some evenings and weekends.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Creative Arts Work
- Provide individual group and family creative arts therapies to participants of the Organization PALS program.
- Ensure that age-appropriate safety planning is integrated into creative arts sessions where possible and appropriate.
- Ensure that age-appropriate information regarding respectful behavior and healthy boundaries is integrated into creative arts sessions where possible and appropriate.
Training & Supervision
- Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings and supervisory meetings.
- Participate in YWCA 40-hour training community and professional trainings as needed.
Documentation
- Provide and maintain adequate client records and reports.
- Submit information and reports in a timely and professional manner.
This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties that will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of the YWCA Union County and their ensuring work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract.
Mission of the YWCA-Union County
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism empowering women and promoting peace justice freedom and dignity for all.
Commitment to the mission and working together for the well-being of the community
Integrity in relationships practices and decisions.
Respect for each ones roles diversity and viewpoints.
Compassion in understanding attitude and action.
Empowerment to create positive choices recognize potential and reach goals.
Excellence in practice and expectation.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
