Art Therapist - Part-Time (Fridays) for Recovery Groups

Eating Disorder Center of Denver LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Eating Disorder Center of Denver LLC (EDCare) seeks a compassionate Art Therapist to join our Denver clinical team on a part-time or contract basis, delivering three weekly art therapy groups across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs to support emotional processing and recovery.

Prefer Fridays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with possible weekday alternatives. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with experience, with either W-2 or 1099 employment considered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire required.
• Clinical conceptualization of eating disorders and dual diagnosis preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Two years in behavioral health preferred.
• Active pursuit or licensure in Colorado required.
• Pursuing art therapy registration and board certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and facilitate three structured art therapy groups weekly across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs.
• Utilize art-based interventions to promote emotional expression and recovery skills.
• Adapt approaches to meet developmental and clinical needs of adolescents and adults.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport, boundaries, and group structure.
• Document group notes and clinical records in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in treatment planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy and rapport building

Education

Master’s degree in Art Therapy

Colorado licensure in progress / pursuing

Art therapy registration and board certification

Job description

Eating Disorder Center of Denver LLC (EDCare) seeks a compassionate Art Therapist to join our Denver clinical team on a part-time or contract basis, delivering three weekly art therapy groups across Residential, Adult PHP, and Adolescent PHP programs to support emotional processing and recovery.

Prefer Fridays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with possible weekday alternatives. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with experience, with either W-2 or 1099 employment considered.