Art Therapist

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. is seeking an Art Therapist to help residents overcome emotional and behavioral difficulties caused by trauma from domestic violence.

You will guide residents through artistic expression and provide age-appropriate therapy, including crisis intervention when required. The role requires a Master’s degree in art therapy with LP-CAT/LCAT licensure and at least two years of relevant experience, with a focus on trauma-informed care and person-centered

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art therapy with LP-CAT/LCAT license and 2 years experience with domestic violence victims.
• Experience with victims of domestic violence required.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate art therapy to children when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residents to arrange art therapy sessions and activities.
• Provide age-appropriate art therapy to children when applicable.
• Guide clients through the creative process and encourage expression of feelings.
• Maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment using person-first language and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate referrals to social services when needed for transition into the community.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Art therapy

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in art therapy

LP-CAT or LCAT license

Job description

Position: Art Therapist

The Art Therapist help residents overcome emotional, mental, and behavioral difficulties caused by traumatic events by engaging and expressing themselves through the artistic process. To ensure the program provides comprehensive and integrated onsite social services, that helps residents restore and rebuild their lives while healing from their experience of domestic violence.

Victory I is a facility that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and Limited Permit (LP-CAT) or License (LCAT) in art therapy or psychotherapy, and 2 years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and their families.

Art Therapist Principal Responsibilities:

1. Meet with residents to arrange art therapy sessions and activities.
2. Provide age-appropriate art therapy to children when applicable.
3. Guide clients through the creative process and encourage them to engage with their feelings and explore the thought processes behind them to promote healing.
4. Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, person centered planning, and evidence-based practices.
5. Ensure support and education are provided and documented to assist residents in their transition into the community including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed service
6. Provide crisis intervention to clients when needed.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!