Creative Arts Therapist, Fee-for-Service (54775)

Graham Windham; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Creative Arts Therapist to join their innovative Mental Health Clinic. In this rewarding role, you will provide creative arts therapy and counseling, fostering an environment that enhances creativity and promotes mental health. You will work closely with clients aged 5-25, utilizing various creative arts techniques to facilitate healing and expression. This position offers a hybrid work format and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families facing challenges. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering quality mental health services and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• NYS LCAT Licensed Creative Arts Therapist required.
• 1 year of clinical experience with children/adolescents/families.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative arts therapy and counseling to clients.
• Conduct structured therapeutic sessions utilizing creative arts.

Skills

Creative Arts Therapy

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Client Engagement

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy

NYS LCAT License

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Therapeutic Equipment

Job description

Creative Arts Therapist, Fee-for-Service (54775)

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Direct Supervisor

Mental Health Supervisor or Director, Mental Health

Position Title

Creative Arts Therapist

Position Type

Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule

Up to 20 hours/week

Format

Hybrid

Department/Program

Mental Health Clinic

Location:

8 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027

Direct Supervisor

Mental Health Supervisor or Director, Mental Health

Direct Reports (if Any)

N/A

About Graham

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Program Description

Graham Windham’s Community Mental Health & Wellness Clinic is an Article 31 OMH program that offers a variety of evidence-based treatment for children, youth, young adults, and their families from the age of 5-25 years of age, based on our comprehensive psychiatric and biopsychosocial evaluations. We offer individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychological and psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacology management, and support services. Our Harlem clinic offers walk-in hours for immediate mental health assessments. Each treatment plan is created in collaboration with the client based on the needs of the individual client. We also offer bilingual services in Spanish to better support the needs of our communities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide creative arts therapy, psychotherapy and counseling. Encourage an environment that fosters and enhances creativity, socialization, and promotes physical and mental health.
• Conduct goal-oriented structured therapeutic sessions that utilize creative arts techniques and principles for an assigned caseload in music, art, and/or dance.
• Recognize, address and utilize therapeutic creative arts interventions to facilitate mastery, coping skills, and creative expression for children and youth who have experienced trauma.
• Assist in operating, maintaining and purchasing equipment and other materials/resources necessary for creative art therapy sessions, i.e., presentation equipment, supplies, etc.
• Provide, implement and coordinate comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments and treatment plan for new intake clients and then ongoing for clients on caseload.
• Collaborate with client, collaterals and their multi-disciplinary clinical treatment team (i.e. psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, foster care team, care management, care coordination, etc.) in developing, reviewing and modifying the treatment plan and as issues arise. Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Provide engagement and rapport with the purpose of fostering an individual’s commitment to engage in a therapeutic relationship and attend therapy regularly. Explore motivation, resistance to therapy and attendance as needed.
• Maintain electronic records and documentation according to the standards and timeframes established by OMH, Medicaid regulations and Graham policies and procedures.
• Maintain expected levels of productivity and provide quality care as defined by regulatory agencies and Graham.
• Manage up reportable incidents as well as complete necessary documentation.
• Coordinate the discharge planning process. Identify the resources and supports needed for transition to another program and make necessary referrals, linkages for treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
• Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice affects clients, families, and the communities we serve. Be open and willing to receive constructive feedback.
• Approach work with an anti-racism lens and be open to continuously learning and professional growth.
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, trainings, supervision, case conferences, etc.
• Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board and Graham. Uphold the privacy of patient, client or protected member health information.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• NYS LCAT Licensed Creative Arts Therapist Required
• Master’s degree in creative arts therapy Required
• 1 year of post masters experience of clinical experience with children/adolescents/families
• Level of expertise in a specific creative art, such as art, music, and/or dance.
• Able to work evenings and/or Saturdays.
• High degree of computer literacy
• Experience in an Article 31 Mental Health Clinic preferred
• Demonstrated experience with diverse populations preferred
  
  

Salary & Compensation: Compensation for the Clinician role varies based on the candidate’s experience and licensure, as mapped below:

• Admin Rate for non-billable time: $21-$26/hour
• Total Client Service Rate: $59.00-$64.00/hour
  
  

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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