Art Therapist / Clinical Counselor - BONUS PLAN & 100% Employer Paid Medical

Position Requirements

• An art therapy specialty in an approved graduate degree program and credentialing as a Registered Art Therapist in the state of New Mexico.
• Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) by the New Mexico Art Therapy Credentialing Board or Board Certification through the Art Therapy Credentials Board is preferred.
• Master's Degree in one of the social sciences with expertise in one of the following areas of study, acceptable for Licensure as a Counselor or Social Worker in the state of New Mexico: Clinical Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• At a minimum, you must be licensed by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, to practice as one of the following in the state of New Mexico: LAMFT - Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMSW -- Licensed Master Social Worker, LPC -- Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Independent professional licensure is preferable.
• Training and experience in treatment of eating disorder or trauma related diagnoses preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Use the creative process and the resulting artwork in a variety of art media as a therapeutic and healing treatment modality.
• Assist Clinical Staff as directed during Group Therapy Program Sessions, which may include leading skills or processing therapy sessions for any age level without assistance.
• Assist Clinical Director or Senior Staff Clinicians as needed in preparation of program materials, researching clinical treatment modalities, preparation of clinical session notes, etc.
• Provide individual counseling and therapy to clients and/or families or small groups.
• Diagnose behavioral health symptoms and issues according to the currently accepted criteria (DSM-IV and/or DSM-5).

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on education, credentials, and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, parental leave, and bereavement.
• Professional development assistance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Retail plan.

Schedule

• Flexible, some late afternoons and evenings required.

EDTC will consider providing relocation expense reimbursement to highly qualified applicants.

Pre-employment criminal background check and professional references are required.