Art Therapist

Edcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

EDCare in Denver is seeking a compassionate Art Therapist to join our clinical team on a part-time or contract basis. The role involves facilitating three structured art therapy groups weekly across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs, supporting emotional processing and recovery.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Art Therapy, is pursuing Colorado licensure, and has experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy is required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire required.
• Colorado licensure in progress or active pursuit required.
• Pursuing art therapy registration and board certification with The American Art Therapy Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and facilitate three structured art therapy groups weekly across Denver programs.
• Utilize art-based interventions to promote emotional expression and coping skills.
• Adapt approaches for adolescents and adults with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport, boundaries, and group structure.
• Document group notes and clinical records in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR Certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Art Therapy

Colorado licensure in progress

American Art Therapy Association registration ongoing

Job description

About EDCareEDCare is a leading provider of comprehensive eating disorder treatment, offering a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery. Our Denver programs provide multiple levels of care, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Adolescent PHP services, within a supportive and highly specialized clinical environment.Position OverviewEDCare is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Art Therapist to join our Denver clinical team on a part-time or contract basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide therapeutic services across three distinct treatment programs, working with both adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.The Art Therapist will facilitate three therapeutic art groups each week, utilizing creative expression and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional processing, self-awareness, coping skills, and recovery. Working collaboratively with our interdisciplinary treatment teams, this individual will help foster a safe, engaging, and supportive therapeutic environment.Our preferred schedule is Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with groups conducted across our Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs. While Fridays are preferred, we may consider an alternative weekday for the right candidate.This opportunity is ideal for an Art Therapist seeking a consistent, limited weekly commitment while making a meaningful impact across diverse patient populations.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, develop, and facilitate three structured art therapy groups weekly across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs.Utilize art-based therapeutic interventions to promote emotional expression, self-exploration, distress tolerance, and recovery-oriented coping skills.Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the developmental, emotional, and clinical needs of adolescent and adult patients.Establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic rapport, boundaries, and group structure.Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive therapeutic environment that encourages patient engagement and participation.Collaborate with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary treatment teams regarding patient progress, observations, and therapeutic needs.Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation, including group notes and other required clinical records.Demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and leadership.Support EDCare's treatment philosophy and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment.Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate to the position.Schedule and CompensationSchedule: Approximately one day per week, with Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM preferred.Group Commitment: Three art therapy groups weekly across designated Denver treatment programs.Flexibility: Alternative weekdays may be considered based on program needs and candidate availability.Employment Arrangement: Part-time W-2 employment or an independent contractor (1099) arrangement may be considered, subject to applicable classification requirements.Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience, credentials, and employment structure. Compensation may vary between W-2 employment and independent contractor arrangements.Why Join EDCare?At EDCare, we recognize the value of creative and experiential therapies in supporting meaningful recovery. Our multidisciplinary approach provides opportunities for clinicians to collaborate, share expertise, and contribute to individualized patient care.This position offers a rewarding opportunity to bring the therapeutic benefits of art to individuals at different stages of recovery, while enjoying a predictable, limited weekly schedule and a collaborative clinical environment.We invite qualified Art Therapists who are passionate about helping individuals heal through creative expression to apply and join our Denver team.Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree in Art Therapy required.CPR Certification within 90 days of hire requiredClinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis preferred.Good oral and written communication skills preferred.Two years experience in the behavioral health field preferred.Actively pursuing or have licensure in Colorado required.Pursuing art therapy registration and board certification with The American Art Therapy Association required.