Creative Arts Therapist

Fairmount Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation & PTO

Excellent health plans

401K with match

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia seeks a Full-Time Creative Arts Therapist to join a peaceful, campus-based program. You will assess patients’ leisure activities and provide age-appropriate therapy groups using a combination of activities, arts modalities, and talk therapy to help patients develop safety and crisis plans.

Reporting to the Director of Therapeutic Services, you will establish behavioral goals in line with the program’s philosophy and work with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or related field with a creative arts therapy specialization.
• One year of behavioral health experience preferred.
• PA professional license preferred but not required; licensure in related arts therapy fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creative Arts Therapist assesses patients’ leisure activities and leads developmentally appropriate therapy groups using a blend of activities, arts modalities and talk therapy, helping patients create safety/crisis plans and behavioral goals aligned with Fairmount’s philosophy.

Education

MS in Counseling

PA licensure preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Creative Arts Therapist, working Sunday thru Thursday to join our team!

Creative Arts Therapist is responsible for assessing patients’ leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groupsusing a combination of activities,creative arts modalities,and talk therapy,helping patients develop safety/crisis plans,and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description.The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. The Creative Arts Therapist will report directly to the Director of Therapeutic Services.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degreeinCounseling and/or related field with specialization in a creative arts/allied therapy modality (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy)
• Experience: One (1) year prior experiencein Behavioral health field working withpeople in recovery from mental health disorderspreferred
• Licensure/Certification:PA professional licensepreferred but not required.Possesses current registration, certification, or licensurein accordance withstate and/or national boardstandards of specific fieldof a creative arts/allied therapy/counselingpreferred (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy)

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

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