Volunteers of America-Greater New York
Art Therapist
Volunteers of America-Greater New York, Bronx, New York, United States, 10400
Art Therapist
Bronx, NY, USAReq #3191
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position...The
Art Therapist
help residents overcome emotional, mental, and behavioral difficulties caused by traumatic events by engaging and expressing themselves through the artistic process. To ensure the program provides comprehensive and integrated onsite social services, that helps residents restore and rebuild their lives while healing from their experience of domestic violence.Victory I is a facility that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv
Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree and Limited Permit (LP-CAT) or License (LCAT) in art therapy or psychotherapy, and 2 years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and their families.
Art Therapist Principal Responsibilities:Meet with residents to arrange art therapy sessions and activities.Provide age-appropriate art therapy to children when applicable.Guide clients through the creative process and encourage them to engage with their feelings and explore the thought processes behind them to promote healing.Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, person centered planning, and evidence-based practices.Ensure support and education are provided and documented to assist residents in their transition into the community including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed serviceProvide crisis intervention to clients when needed.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife insurance,Retirement planEducational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:
Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more
...To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/aboutVOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!Other details
Job FamilyCASE MANAGEMENT
Job FunctionCounseling
Pay TypeSalary
Min Hiring Rate$62,640.00
Max Hiring Rate$62,640.00
Required EducationMaster's Degree
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Bronx, NY, USA
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Bronx, NY, USAReq #3191
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position...The
Art Therapist
help residents overcome emotional, mental, and behavioral difficulties caused by traumatic events by engaging and expressing themselves through the artistic process. To ensure the program provides comprehensive and integrated onsite social services, that helps residents restore and rebuild their lives while healing from their experience of domestic violence.Victory I is a facility that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv
Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree and Limited Permit (LP-CAT) or License (LCAT) in art therapy or psychotherapy, and 2 years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and their families.
Art Therapist Principal Responsibilities:Meet with residents to arrange art therapy sessions and activities.Provide age-appropriate art therapy to children when applicable.Guide clients through the creative process and encourage them to engage with their feelings and explore the thought processes behind them to promote healing.Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, person centered planning, and evidence-based practices.Ensure support and education are provided and documented to assist residents in their transition into the community including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed serviceProvide crisis intervention to clients when needed.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife insurance,Retirement planEducational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:
Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more
...To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/aboutVOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!Other details
Job FamilyCASE MANAGEMENT
Job FunctionCounseling
Pay TypeSalary
Min Hiring Rate$62,640.00
Max Hiring Rate$62,640.00
Required EducationMaster's Degree
Apply Now
Bronx, NY, USA
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