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Youth Consultation Services

Art Therapist

Youth Consultation Services, Paterson, New Jersey, us, 07501


YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Art Therapist will provide art therapy services for clients/students that will assist them with developmental needs, emotional, behavioral and psychiatric issues in residential programs for youth. The Art Therapist works together with the multi-disciplinary team to help each child fulfill his/her fullest potential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Lead therapeutic groups which allows clients to expresses themselves through art in a safe environment.* Assesses individual residents/students with respect to their status, abilities, interests and needs.* Responsible for weekly progress notes and reporting the residents/students progress.* Assess the status of each resident to determine safety needs and makes individual appropriate accommodations when needed.* Develops cooperative relationships with all members of the multiple -disciplinary team.* Assists children in building self-esteem, and problem-solving as well as giving him/her the opportunity to express him/herself through art.

Requirements:

* Masters degree from an accredited Art Therapy program* Licensed NJ social worker (LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC)* Completion of a pediatric/psycho-social internship or one year experience as art therapist* ATR Certification Preferred

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision* Paid time off* Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs* 403 (B) savings and investment plans* Potential public service loan forgiveness