Licensed Creative Art Therapist - LCAT

About the role

A Creative Arts Therapist holds a Master’s Degree in art, music, drama, or dance therapy and provides therapeutic services to a diverse population using art, music, movement and/or drama to enhance emotional and mental wellbeing. As a member of the therapeutic services team, the Creative Arts Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and documents client progress in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to the development of treatment plans focused on creative arts and therapeutic rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrate competency in using materials and modalities to facilitate self-expression, healing, and functional improvement.
• Provide professional competency in both group and individual therapies.
• Assist with department Performance Improvement activities.
• Identify areas of needed training and development specific to the Creative Arts practice.
• Demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practices in creative arts and related fields.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapy.
• New York State license required or limited permit.
• Completed an internship in a behavioral health setting or previous work experience in a behavioral health setting.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, factors such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity may be considered.