Art Therapist
Sun River Health - Jamaica, New York, us, 11424![Sun River Health](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Art Therapist enlists and explores client's ability to express themselves through art.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Facilitate art therapy groups for all clients* Organize client art exhibits in-house and at the graduation/celebration ceremony* Requisition and submit orders to the Coordinator of Therapeutic Recreation* Maintains inventory of art supplies as well as order* Coordinate with case manager to address issues through art therapy* Coordinates the decorating of the facility for all holidays and other important events/dates* Provide documentation in client's charts* Provide monthly report to supervisor* Assists in special projects as required* Supports the goals, objectives and mission statement set forth by the Board of Directors
and the administration of the facility
* Attends all mandatory in-service programs including fire safety, infection control, clinical
HIV/AIDS manifestations, transmission, prevention, psychosocial issues, confidentiality
and client's rights
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's Degree in Art Therapy, required* Current license to practice as a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York
State
* Prior experience relevant to the area of clinical practice preferred* Minimum of two years' experience working with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS or related
special population
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
Salary Range: $44,850 - $51,675