Art Therapist

Art Therapy for All; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused art therapy organization in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Art Therapist. The role includes providing art therapy to individuals and fostering personal growth and resilience. Ideal candidates possess a graduate degree in Art Therapy, relevant credentials, and a strong commitment to community service. Telehealth options are available for licensed applicants in Washington State.

Qualifications

• Must be located in Los Angeles or licensed in WA.
• 1 year clinical experience serving diverse clientele required.
• Able to work legally in the United States.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience with diverse clients (internship ok).
• Strong knowledge of multicultural competencies & cultural humility in art therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must be supervised and open to feedback.
• Active personal art practice.
• 10+ years of work experience in any role.
• Must have a computer with reliable internet and transportation for events.
• Authorized to work in the United States and inclusive of transgender individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide art therapy to individuals, families, and communities.
• Foster personal growth and resilience through art-making.
• Participate in advocacy initiatives to further the profession.

Skills

Multicultural competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to accept feedback

Personal art practice

Transgender acceptance

Education

Graduate degree in Art Therapy

Credentialed (ATR-P, ATR, ATR-BC)

Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor

10+ years work experience

Multicultural competencies & cultural humility

Excellent interpersonal & written communication

Willing to be supervised and accept feedback

Active personal art practice

Legal work eligibility in United States

Accepting of transgender individuals

Bilingual (Spanish)

Familiarity with LGBTQ+ and disability justice issues

Grant-writing or fundraising experience

Willing to run own private practice

Community work/activism experience

Job description

Company Description

Through the healing power of art-making, imagination, expression, and community, we aim to foster communal well‑being and personal growth and resilience. We provide art therapy to individuals, families, and communities who could not otherwise access these services. Art Therapy for All seeks to advance the field of art therapy by creating greater public understanding about art therapy as well as engaging in advocacy initiatives to further the profession.

Role Description

This is a part‑time onsite position with room to transition to a full‑time role for a credentialed Art Therapist / Creative Arts Therapist / Expressive Arts Therapist.

Location

You must be located in Los Angeles and willing to commute weekly to 90042. Telehealth is an option. OR virtually if you are a licensed MHC or MFT in Washington state (associate‑level applicants are welcome).

Essential Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Art Therapy, Expressive / Creative Arts Therapies from an accredited institution
• Credentialed (ATR‑P, ATR, ATR‑BC) or similar
• Licensed as a Mental Health / Professional Counselor (LMHC/LPCC) or LMFT (associate‑level applicants also accepted) in WA and/or CA
• 1 year clinical experience serving diverse clientele (internship acceptable)
• Strong knowledge of multicultural competencies & cultural humility in art therapy
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to be supervised and accept feedback
• Has an active personal art practice
• Has 10+ years work experience (in any position)
• Has a computer with reliable internet
• Has reliable means of transportation and is able to travel for events
• Able to work legally in the United States
• Accepting of transgender individuals

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish or any other language)
• Is social justice oriented
• Familiarity with LGBTQ+ and disability justice issues a plus
• Grant‑writing or fundraising experience a major plus
• Has/ had a private practice / willing to learn how to run your own practice
• Experience working in a community setting and/or doing political activism
• Have done marketing in any capacity
• Member of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
• Desire to be part of the Board of Directors
• People of color are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all criteria
• Willing to be trained in Museum Art Therapy / other interventions

Please include your license & credential numbers in your CV or cover letter.