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East Bay Art Therapy

East Bay Art Therapy is hiring: Art Therapist / Music Therapist in San Mateo

East Bay Art Therapy, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94409

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This range is provided by East Bay Art Therapy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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$40.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Licensed & Board Certified Art Therapist, Certified Art Therapy Supervisor & Group Practice Owner

Hiring One Art Therapist and ONE Music Therapist

Company: East Bay Art Therapy

Location: San Mateo, CA

Company Website: eastbayarttherapy.com

ART THERAPIST:

Job Type: W2 Employee. Part Time (13.5 hours total per week: 7.5 clinical hours per week & 6 admin hours per week. Plus supervision/team meeting admin hours.)

Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Shifts are 9:30am-12:00pm

MUSIC THERAPIST:

Job Type: W2 Employee. Part Time (11 hours per week: 6 clinical hours and 5 admin hours. Plus supervision admin hours.) Opportunity for growth in the company!

Availability: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Shifts are 9:30am-12:00pm

Clinical Responsibilities

  1. Provide group art therapy/music therapy services with adults in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit.
  2. Ensure services and treatment are culturally sensitive/informed in regard to all types of identities, especially those that are marginalized (gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body size, disability, etc). Must be anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and working towards dismantling all systems of oppression including fatphobia.
  3. All groups must involve art therapy activities/directives.
  4. Write all group curriculum and submit to clinical supervisor each week before groups begin for that week.
  5. Complete group progress notes for each group on-site after group according to the facilities requirements.
  6. Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with on-site staff.
  7. Report any clinical concerns to on-site staff.
  8. Work within the limits of their qualifications, education, and skills.
  9. Value, support and respect the rights of others.
  10. Be punctual and maintain a professional attitude toward their tasks.
  11. Immediately notify the supervisor (and on-site staff point person) if unable to work due to health or other reasons.
  12. Maintain confidentiality and privacy with regards to organizational, client, and other information of a confidential nature. Adhere to HIPAA standards.
  13. Represent East Bay Art Therapy accurately and positively at all times.
  14. Ensure timely documentation of groups through progress notes and timely return phone calls and emails from on-site staff and East Bay Art Therapy supervisor.
  15. Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) and the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
  16. Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).

Organizational Responsibilities

  1. Complete and pass a criminal reference check and a vulnerable sector search, if required.
  2. Complete and return all East Bay Art Therapy registration documents as indicated on the orientation checklist.
  3. Read, sign, and honor East Bay Art Therapy’s confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements.
  4. Meet at least monthly with creative arts therapy hospital unit EBAT team and monthly with the entire EBAT team. Meet weekly with supervisor if practicing under ATR-Provisional credential.
  5. Address areas of conflict or concern in accordance with East Bay Art Therapy’s policies.
  6. Complete all documentation of their work according to East Bay Art Therapy standards.
  7. Maintain accurate record of work hours and tasks completed, in progress, and assigned.
  8. Carry out assigned tasks responsibly. Request support when needed.
  9. Participate in evaluations when asked by their supervisor.
  10. Attend any designated training or orientation assigned by their supervisor.
  11. Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor.
  12. Provide appropriate and adequate advance notice of intention to leave the organization.

Minimum Required Qualifications ART THERAPIST

  1. Masters Degree in Art Therapy.
  2. Registration with Art Therapy Credentials Board as ATR-Provisional, ATR, or ATR-BC.
  3. 1 year post graduate clinical experience providing art therapy services.
  4. Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service.
  5. Good standing with the AATA, ATCB, and malpractice insurance entities.
  6. Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role.
  7. Be able to work independently after basic training.
  8. Have access to computer or tablet for word processing and email.
  9. Confidence, experience and passion for working with adults with mental health diagnoses.
  10. Confidence, experience and passion for running groups.
  11. Confidence, experience, and passion for using art therapy interventions.
  12. Fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
  13. Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived experience that informs clinical work.

Minimum Required Qualifications MUSIC THERAPIST

  1. Have current MT-BC credential with the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
  2. Preferred: 1 year post-degree clinical work experience providing music therapy services.
  3. Preferred: Masters Degree in Music Therapy.
  4. Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service.
  5. Good standing with the CBMT, AMTA, and malpractice insurance entities.
  6. Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role.
  7. Be able to work independently after basic training.
  8. Have access to computer or tablet for word processing and email.
  9. Confidence, experience and passion for working with adults with mental health diagnoses.
  10. Confidence, experience and passion for running groups.
  11. Confidence, experience, and passion for using music therapy interventions.
  12. Fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
  13. Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived experience that informs clinical work.

Pay:

Music Therapist: $40-90 per hour for all clinical hours (pay scale is based on degree level and years of experience)

Art Therapist: $50-90 per hour for all clinical hours (pay scale is based on credential level and years of experience)

All Positions: $22 per hour for all admin hours (1 admin hour per day on-site. Additional paid admin time includes mandatory trainings, team meetings, curriculum writing, and supervision)

Benefits / What's Provided:

  1. Supervision with an experienced Music Therapist / Supervision with a Board-Certified Art Therapist and Certified Art Therapy Supervisor (ATR-BC & ATCS)
  2. 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
  3. Roth IRA (Retirement Account)
  4. Life Insurance
  5. CEU Stipend
  6. Business HIPAA Compliant email
  7. All art materials for work
  8. Free East Bay Art Therapy Merch!

*These job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to: Tonia@eastbayarttherapy.com

Your cover letter should highlight your experience and/or interest in working with adults with mental health diagnoses as well as working in an inpatient psychiatric setting. If you are a member of a marginalized community and/or have lived experience that informs your clinical work, please touch on this in your cover letter.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care

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