Creative Arts Therapist- LCAT

Counseling In Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with holidays

Health care coverage (fully company-s­

Transit Check Program

401(k) Plan

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Counseling In Schools seeks a full-time Licensed Creative Arts Therapist to work in an Upper West Side elementary school, providing individual and group art therapy during the school day and supervising art therapy interns. This role also offers daily enrichment in the afterschool program.

Reports to the Program Director and collaborates with school staff to support student emotional and social growth. Position follows NYC Public Schools calendar; available immediately.

Qualifications

• Must hold LCAT and ATR licensure.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership and time-management skills.
• Schedule runs 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Monday–Friday; follows NYC Public Schools calendar.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mental health support within the school community.
• Coordinate and supervise interns.

Skills

LCAT

ATR

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Time management

Communication

School-based programs

Afterschool programming

Crisis intervention

Intern supervision

Education

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist certification

Job description

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life. For nearly 40 years, Counseling In Schools has created and fostered relationships with local schools, homeless shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally. Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face. We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.

Counseling In Schools is currently seeking full time Licensed Creative Arts Therapist to work in an Upper West Side elementary school – day through afterschool program. This role will encompass providing individual and group creative arts therapy to students during the school day, supervising art therapy interns, and offering daily creative arts enrichment in afterschool program.

Reports To: Program Director

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as mental health support within school community
• Coordination and supervision of intern responsibilities
• CIS and DYCD documentation
• Direct service provision both during school day and afterschool
• Reports to Site Director on day to day operation of the program including any relevant intern information
• Attend regular meetings, clinical supervision with LCAT Supervisor and trainings within CIS

Qualifications

Required

• LCAT, ATR
• Supervisory experience
• Positive leadership skills
• Effective time management
• Strong written and oral communication
• Program schedule operates 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday; this position follows the NYC Public Schools calendar including Summer Rising Program
• Available immediately

Preferred

• Experience in school-based programs
• Experience in afterschool programming
• Ability to provide engaging art based recreation and SEL large group activities
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Experience supervising interns a plus

Benefits & Paid Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 30 plus days of PTO plus paid holidays which allows you to recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated. Program schedule follows the NYC Public Schools calendar including Summer programming
• Health Care Coverage: We understand the importance of your health and well-being. As part of our commitment, we provide a fully company-sponsored plan as well as other options for comprehensive healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, ensuring that you and your family have access to quality healthcare when needed
• Transit Check Program: To make your daily commute more convenient and cost-effective, we provide a transit check program that allows you to cover transportation expenses using pre-tax dollars. This benefit contributes to a greener and more efficient commute
• 401(k) Plan: Planning for your future is essential. Our 401(k) plan enables you to save for retirement while, ensuring financial security in your later years
• Referral Bonuses: We all have friends in our field of work. Refer a friend or colleague to work at CIS and receive a bonus once they join our team!

Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation: Salary Range: $65-73K; commensurate with experience